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Brownfields

An Introduction to the Cost of Engineering and Institutional Controls at Brownfield Properties

The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce and explore the costs of site cleanup and, where cleanup leaves site contamination that restricts reuse, outlines the engineering and institutional controls and their monitoring and maintenance costs over a longer time frame. This document seeks to provide general information on long-term stewardship (LTS) costs and present property-specific examples on two brownfield properties.

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