Opposition Arguments: Polluters Clean Up

We’ve talked about bills and regulations that have governments charging  polluters the clean up costs. Well, Michigan Legislature is debating the issue and the Chamber of Commerce is making these arguments against the bill: (1) enormous added costs to the re-development of brownfields; and (2)  unachievable standards in place that will drive brownfield investment out of Michigan.

Michigan | Bills Introduced in Senate, House to Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups 

Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Legislature introduces ‘polluter pay’ legislation that would cripple Brownfield Development