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Property Transactions & Development

U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) New Due Diligence Requirements
SBA recently revised environmental due diligence procedures for 7(a) and 504 loan processing. These requirements went into effect on June 15, 2008. This newsletter summarizes the changes most likely to impact your business.
– June 2008

EPA's New "All Appropriate Inquiry" (AAI) Rule for Phase 1 ESAs: What Is It and What Does It Mean For You?
EPA's new AAI rule for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments takes effect November 1, 2006. Does the new rule impact the type of due diligence you should pursue for commercial real estate transactions? This newsletter can help you decide.
– October 2006

Pondering Pervious Pavement
What is pervious pavement? Why use pervious pavement? What are regulatory issues concerning pervious pavement? Is pervious pavement more expensive? These questions and more answered in this newsletter.
– December 2005

Brownfield Tax Incentive Sunsets This Year: Don't Overlook Section 198
If you have recently participated in a brownfield clean-up, you may be eligible for the Section 198 Brownfields Tax Incentive. This deduction can greatly reduce your federal tax liability. Learn the basic requirements and eligible costs.
– November 2005

Hoops & Hurdles - The last steps to final case closure for a "not quite clean" site.
Learn more about these three case closure options: NR 700 series closure regulations, GIS registry and deed instruments, and voluntary party liability exemption.
– July 2005

Asbestos 101: The basics.
What is it? How is it identified? When is abatement required? Your questions answered here.
– May 2005

The next best thing to achieving case closure for contaminated sites: A WDNR response letter.
What can you do to reduce environmental unknowns when Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) case closure cannot be obtained prior to the sale of a property? Learn about options for completing the deal without closure in hand.
– January 2005

Achieving case closure for contaminated sites: Options for property owners.
A crucial part of the closure process is determining what type of closure best suits contaminated properties. Learn about the primary pathways to closure to choose the fastest and most cost-effective route to closure.
– November 2004

Air Quality

The Wisconsin voluntary emission reduction registry.
Learn how you may be able to get credit for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the WDNR Voluntary Emission Reduction Registry regulations.
– June 2004