Illinois Compiled Statutes 415 ILCS 5/58 – Intent
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It is the intent of this Title:
(1) To establish a risk-based system of remediation
(1) To establish a risk-based system of remediation
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based on protection of human health and the environment relative to present and future uses of the site.
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(2) To assure that the land use for which remedial
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action was undertaken will not be modified without consideration of the adequacy of such remedial action for the new land use.
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(3) To provide incentives to the private sector to
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undertake remedial action.
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(4) To establish expeditious alternatives for the
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review of site investigation and remedial activities, including a privatized review process.
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(5) To assure that the resources of the Hazardous
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Waste Fund are used in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment relative to present and future uses of the site and surrounding area.
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(6) To provide assistance to units of local
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government for remediation of properties contaminated or potentially contaminated by commercial, industrial, or other uses, to provide loans for the redevelopment of brownfields, and to establish and provide for the administration of the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund.
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 415 ILCS 5/58
- brownfields: means a parcel of real property, or a portion of the parcel, that has actual or perceived contamination and an active potential for redevelopment. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 415 ILCS 5/58.2
- Remedial action: means activities associated with compliance with the provisions of Sections 58. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 415 ILCS 5/58.2
- Site: means any single location, place, tract of land or parcel of property, or portion thereof, including contiguous property separated by a public right-of-way. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 415 ILCS 5/58.2