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Policy and Guidance

redevelopment site in Naplate, IL

An architectural glass manufacturer and a chemical company (leasing warehouse space) can be found operating at the 400-acre Ottawa Township Flat Glass site (Naplate, IL).

The information below highlights important EPA policy and guidance that will assist in the redevelopment of a Superfund site. This information has been organized into three broad categories.

The following legal guidance explain how to obtain federal Superfund liability protection before you purchase a Superfund site as well as EPA Windfall Liens that might arise on the site. Specifically, they will help you understand criteria you must meet in order to qualify for 'bona fide prospective purchaser' status, under what circumstances a Windfall Lien may be placed on your site, and EPA approaches for potentially resolving Windfall Lien concerns.

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General Reuse Guidance

The following are summaries of documents and links that contain additional information potentially relevant to your redevelopment project.

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Reuse Guidance on Technical Issues

The following technical guidance are primarily for EPA and state remedial project managers. However, because these documents discuss EPA policy on tools for incorporating future land use considerations into the remedy decision making process and Ready for Reuse determinations, you may be interested in certain portions of these documents.

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