Volunteer
In the NYSDEC BCP framework, a Volunteer is an applicant who is not liable for disposal of hazardous waste or discharge of petroleum at the site. Volunteer status affects obligations and risk allocation within the cleanup agreement structure.
- Where it applies
- New York State
- When it comes up
- Remediation program entry; agreement structuring
- Property types
- Brownfield redevelopment
In practice
"Volunteer vs participant" classification can affect perceived risk and counterpart comfort in acquisitions and joint ventures.
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.