Energy and Environment

EPA targets 31 toxic Superfund sites for development once they are cleaned up

By Josh Siegel

Published January 17, 2018 3:33pm ET

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EPA targets 31 toxic Superfund sites for development once they are cleaned up — Development, such as housing or business, could not begin until the EPA deems the areas safe and removes them from the National Priorities List, which includes nearly 1,200 locations that most urgently need cleanup of toxic chemicals. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) | Matt Rourke

The EPA plans to allow development opportunities in 31 of the country’s most contaminated toxic land areas, known as Superfund sites, after they are cleaned up, the agency announced Wednesday.

Development, such as housing or business, could not begin until the EPA deems the areas safe and removes them from the National Priorities List, which includes more than 1,300 locations that most urgently need cleanup of toxic chemicals.

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