Environmental Remediation

New York Senate Bill S9833 Would Require Annual Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Credit Report

New York Senate Bill S9833 would amend state tax law to require the Tax Commissioner to publish an annual, highly detailed public report on all brownfields redevelopment tax credits claimed, beginning with a first report due by 30 June 2026 if the bill is enacted.[^1^] For companies and developers using this credit, the proposal signals increased transparency and scrutiny over project‑level credit use, jobs, wages and MWBE participation, but it does not itself create new filing duties beyond existing tax credit claims.[^2^] [^1^](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9833#:~:text=THE%20COMMISSIONER%20SHALL%20PUBLISH%20A%20BROWNFIELDS%20REDEVELOPMENT%20TAX) [^2^](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9833#:~:text=THE%20BROWNFIELDS%20REDEVELOPMENT%20TAX%20CREDIT%20REPORT%20SHALL%20BE%20ABOUT)

10 Apr 2026, 15:47nysenate.govUnited States

Ohio Distributes First $65 Million from DuPont PFAS Settlement

Ohio has begun distributing an initial $65 million from its $110 million PFAS contamination settlement with DuPont to fund drinking‑water remediation projects in impacted communities. This enforcement payout underscores the scale of PFAS liability for manufacturers and points to sustained public investment in water‑treatment infrastructure that other operators should factor into risk and capital planning.

10 Apr 2026, 15:29kelleydrye.comUnited States

California Coastal Conservancy Approves Beneficial Use of Dredged Sediment for San Francisco Bay Wetland Restoration

California’s State Coastal Conservancy has approved, and filed a Notice of Determination for, a grant‑funded agreement with USACE to beneficially reuse dredged sediment from federal navigation channels at wetland restoration sites around San Francisco Bay under RWQCB’s existing CWA Section 401 certification and Waste Discharge Requirements. This locks in long‑term dredging and sediment placement operations through 2034 but requires ongoing sediment‑quality testing and multi‑agency coordination, signalling continued scrutiny of contamination risks and operational constraints for dredging contractors and restoration sponsors in the Bay.

10 Apr 2026, 15:28ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

New Mexico Environment Department Halts Injection and Issues Compliance Orders for LANL Hexavalent Chromium Interim Measures

New Mexico’s Environment Department has ordered DOE’s Los Alamos site to halt injection under discharge permit DP‑1835, citing hexavalent chromium exceedances in a sole‑source aquifer, and has followed up with administrative compliance orders that DOE and contractor N3B are now contesting through hearings and technical dispute resolution. The outcome will determine whether and how DOE can restart its interim measures system to contain the chromium plume and is likely to drive stricter groundwater control, monitoring, and remediation expectations around this and similar high‑profile contamination sites.

10 Apr 2026, 15:22energy.govUnited States

US DOJ and Montana Propose CERCLA Consent Decree for Lockwood Solvent Site

In April 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice lodged a proposed CERCLA consent decree and environmental settlement in the Whittaker, Clark & Daniels bankruptcy that would channel tens of millions of dollars in claims and trust funding to clean up the Lockwood Solvent Superfund Site near Billings, Montana. If approved after public comment, the deal will consolidate EPA and Montana claims into a dedicated environmental response trust, clarifying long‑term remediation funding while reducing direct enforcement exposure for the debtors and shifting residual risk to non‑settling parties.

10 Apr 2026, 15:22justice.govUnited States

Netherlands Holds Kick-Off Meeting For KIP PFAS Soil Programme

In April 2026, the Netherlands held a multi‑stakeholder kick-off meeting for the KIP PFAS Bodem knowledge and innovation programme on remediating PFAS‑contaminated soils. The event signals sustained policy attention and future innovation funding opportunities around PFAS soil clean‑up, but no specific calls, deadlines or new legal obligations for companies have yet been announced.

10 Apr 2026, 12:48iplo.nlNetherlands

Germany: Lower Saxony Approves Interim Storage for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste from Grohnde Decommissioning

In April 2026, Lower Saxony’s environment ministry approved on‑site interim storage of low‑ and intermediate‑level radioactive waste from the decommissioning of the Grohnde nuclear power plant. This removes a key bottleneck for dismantling and waste logistics but locks in long‑term obligations around nuclear safety oversight, storage capacity and eventual transfer to the federal final repository.

10 Apr 2026, 12:47umwelt.niedersachsen.deGermany

Pennsylvania DEP Updates Bond Rates For Mining Water Supply Replacement O&M

Pennsylvania DEP has updated the inflation and rate-of-return assumptions used to calculate long-term operation and maintenance cost bonds for replacement water supplies at coal and industrial mineral mining sites, with new parameters effective from 1 April 2026. This raises the financial benchmarks mine operators must use when sizing water-supply O&M bonds, tightening long-term funding expectations ahead of the next planned rate review in early 2027.

10 Apr 2026, 12:35pacodeandbulletin.govUnited States

New Hampshire DES Updates Env-Or 600 Contaminated Site Management Rule With PFAS Standards

Env‑Or 600 “Contaminated Site Management” is New Hampshire’s consolidated rule for contaminated‑site investigation, remediation, groundwater management and activity‑and‑use controls, with the compiled chapter stating an effective date of 11‑4‑2025 (4 November 2025).[^1^](https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/env-or-600.pdf) It tightens ambient groundwater and soil remediation standards (including very low AGQS and soil thresholds for PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS and PFNA), formalises notification and emergency‑response timelines, codifies groundwater management zones, financial‑assurance and reporting expectations, and adds PFAS‑specific sampling, record‑keeping and waste‑disposal provisions backed by administrative fines of up to USD 4,000 per violation.[^1^](https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/env-or-600.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 11:06des.nh.govUnited States

France – Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Publishes 2026 Pesticide Water Quality Brochure (2024 Data)

The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional authority has released its 2026 annual report monitoring pesticide concentrations in surface and groundwater based on 2024 data. This data informs regional environmental enforcement priorities and provides early indicators of potential future restrictions or remediation requirements for specific active substances.

9 Apr 2026, 14:46eauetphyto-aura.frFrance

US EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Orlando Gasification Superfund Site

The US EPA has proposed a groundwater cleanup plan for the Orlando Gasification Superfund Site, with a public comment period open through May 6, 2026. This development underscores the persistent regulatory focus on legacy site remediation and the long-term liability risks associated with benzene and VOC contamination.

9 Apr 2026, 14:21epa.govUnited States

US EPA Schedules Public Meeting on Lower Neponset River Superfund Site

The EPA is advancing remediation efforts at the Lower Neponset River Superfund Site, with a public progress update scheduled for April 2026. This signals continued enforcement focus on legacy PCB contamination, requiring stakeholders to monitor cleanup milestones and potential liability developments.

9 Apr 2026, 14:18epa.govUnited States

Montana DEQ Announces Public Meeting on BN Livingston Shop Complex State Superfund Cleanup

Montana DEQ is advancing the BN Livingston Shop Complex cleanup, requiring a revised risk assessment by late 2026 to reflect updated toxicity data. This signals potential tightening of remediation standards for legacy industrial sites, impacting long-term environmental liability and compliance strategies.

9 Apr 2026, 14:15deq.mt.govUnited States

Wisconsin Enacts Acts 200–201 Creating PFAS Grants and Spills Law Exemptions

Wisconsin has enacted Acts 200 and 201, establishing new PFAS grant programs for water sampling and remediation while codifying specific liability exemptions under the state's "Spills Law." Industrial and manufacturing facilities remain liable for PFAS contamination, and businesses should prepare for increased oversight via new general wastewater permits and expanded monitoring requirements.

9 Apr 2026, 14:15docs.legis.wisconsin.govUnited States

Mississippi DEQ Invites Project Ideas for 2026 RESTORE MIP and SEP Amendments

Mississippi has opened a call for restoration project ideas through May 15, 2026, to inform upcoming amendments to its RESTORE Act expenditure plans. Organizations seeking funding for Gulf Coast environmental or economic recovery projects should ensure submissions are updated in the state portal to align with the 2026 planning cycle.

9 Apr 2026, 09:54mdeq.ms.govUnited States

Oklahoma Corporation Commission Adopts Emergency Surety Rule for Oil and Gas Wells

Oklahoma has enacted emergency rules increasing financial surety requirements for oil and gas operators, effective immediately with a phased implementation through 2028. Operators face higher capital commitments for environmental liabilities and the phase-out of net-worth-based financial assurance in favor of liquid instruments.

9 Apr 2026, 09:44rules.ok.govUnited States

US White House Proposes FY2027 Budget With Deep Cuts To EPA And Science Agencies

The US White House released its FY2027 budget request, proposing a 52% funding cut to the EPA and significant reductions for science agencies like the NSF and NIH. If enacted, these cuts would severely constrain federal environmental enforcement, Superfund remediation, and the scientific research that underpins chemical and health regulations.

6 Apr 2026, 20:10whitehouse.govUnited States

US EPA Finalizes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site in New Jersey

US EPA finalized a groundwater cleanup plan for the Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund site in April 2026, transitioning from active pumping to monitored natural attenuation. This shift signals a long-term management approach for legacy chlorinated solvent and perchlorate contamination, utilizing institutional controls and technical waivers where full restoration is unfeasible.

6 Apr 2026, 19:52epa.govUnited States

Germany: Schleswig-Holstein Publishes Baltic Sea Protection 2030 Action Plan Annual Report and Advisory Board Statement

Schleswig-Holstein has accelerated its Baltic Sea Protection 2030 Action Plan, designating new marine protected areas and securing fishery exclusions beyond the 3-nautical-mile zone. Maritime operators, fisheries, and agricultural businesses face tightening spatial restrictions and voluntary nutrient reduction targets, with forthcoming federal navigation regulations expected to further impact shipping and recreational corridors.

5 Apr 2026, 19:52schleswig-holstein.deGermany

Welsh Government Appoints First Chief Executive of Disused Tips Authority for Wales

The Welsh Government has appointed the first CEO of the Disused Tips Authority, effective April 2026, to operationalise the new regulatory body. This move formalises the transition toward centralized oversight of mining legacy sites, indicating stricter long-term safety management and remediation standards in Wales.

5 Apr 2026, 19:35gov.walesUnited Kingdom