Coalition seeks brownfields tax deduction on infrastructure bill

A coalition of public interest groups and other stakeholders is urging Congress to reinstate the federal brownfields tax deduction in pending infrastructure legislation in order to drive cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated brownfields sites and boost job creation. The National Brownfields Coalition (NBC), comprised of public interest groups, academia and private and public sector professionals, along with Smart Growth America and Center for Creative Land Recycling, are meeting with key officials, including those in Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY)...