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DE HB207

Bill

Status

Passed

7/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Debra Heffernan

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands liability protection under Delaware's Brownfields Development Program to cover releases from both underground and aboveground storage tanks.

  • Approved Brownfields Developers who enter into a Brownfields Development Agreement are not liable for existing regulated substance releases or corrective action costs incurred by the state or other parties.

  • Requires that developers did not cause or contribute to the release and must propose to conduct investigations at the facility where the release occurred.

  • Developers must comply with all Brownfields Development Program provisions and applicable state laws, regulations, guidance, and Department directives.

  • Amends § 7406(e) and adds § 7419A to Title 7 of the Delaware Code to clarify applicability to both storage tank types.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Underground And Aboveground Storage Tanks.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/23/2019

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources6/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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