DEVELOPERS CHALLENGE DISPUTED BROWNFIELDS BILL FACING DEADLINE

A controversial bill that would establish the toxics department as the lead agency for the cleanup of brownfield sites with vapor intrusion was expected to see a series of amendments this week that may significantly alter the measure, leading up to a crucial Jan. 30 Assembly floor vote. Developers argue current regulatory oversight of brownfield sites is sufficient, and believe giving the toxics department a lead oversight role will slow the approval process to redevelop blighted land. But bill supporters...