State Superfund Program
NYSDEC describes the State Superfund program as the remedial program for sites on the Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites, including classification codes and investigation/cleanup steps such as remedial investigations and records of decision. Classification codes 1-5 reflect threat levels and closure/management status.
- Where it applies
- New York State
- When it comes up
- Due diligence; remediation planning; long-term management
- Property types
- Sites with hazardous waste issues; redevelopment and risk management
In practice
For operators, "Registry status and classification" are high-signal diligence items that can drive insurance, financing availability, and remediation scope.
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Related terms
Environmental and Due Diligence
- Action (SEQRA)
- All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI)
- Brownfield
- Brownfield Cleanup Agreement (BCA)
- Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP)
- Certificate of Completion (COC)
- City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR)
- Conditioned Negative Declaration (CND)
- Decision Document
- Determination of Significance
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.