Government Agencies Partner to Clean Up Polluted Sites and Create Local Jobs.
This law mandates close cooperation between the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to transform contaminated sites, like former factories, into areas generating new jobs and economic growth. The goal is not only environmental cleanup but also providing local communities access to funding, training, and technical support to actively participate in and benefit from the revitalization. These changes aim to directly improve the quality of life and economic stability in pollution-affected regions.
Key points
Government agencies (EDA and EPA) must work together to turn polluted sites into sources of new jobs, investments, and infrastructure expansion.
Local communities and businesses involved in revitalization will gain easier access to federal grants, loans, and technical assistance for economic development.
The act promotes vocational training and workforce development to prepare residents for jobs related to site cleanup and development.
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