Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast - PA proposes to relax non-residential lead cleanup standards

PA proposes to relax non-residential lead cleanup standards

15 Jun 2020 3:26 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Recently proposed regulatory standards in PA generally more stringent and add PFAS, but the proposed increase in lead standard for non-residential use is getting some attention.

Pennsylvania is proposing to relax its non-residential standard for the concentration of lead allowed in the surface soils of obsolete contaminated properties adhering to its voluntary cleanup program. Such sites, like the South Philadelphia refinery complex, have potential for redevelopment as commercial or industrial ventures.