§ 49-35-51. Definitions
For purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “NPL property subject to restoration” means any property on a site that is (i) proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the National Priorities List (NPL) but not listed […]
§ 49-35-53. Immunity of certain persons seeking to remediate property on sites listed on the National Priorities List (NPL) of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
If a person who is a bona fide prospective purchaser or owner, other than any person or entity who caused the contamination, of NPL property subject to restoration complies with all requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or state or federal law, which may be imposed with regard to the property, then he […]
§ 49-37-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Statewide Scientific Information Management Act of 1999.”
§ 49-37-3. Legislative findings and purpose
The Legislature finds that: Numerous federal and state agencies collect and manage scientific information relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; Scientific information is a strategic asset in the management of our natural resources, exploration for oil and gas and economic development activities; and Lack of coordination in the collection and management […]
§ 49-37-5. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Scientific information” means information associated with the monitoring and management of the environment and natural resources of a specifically targeted geographic area that is collected, analyzed, managed, updated by and used among agencies, departments, associations […]
§ 49-37-7. Statewide Scientific Information Management System Coordinating Council; creation; membership; powers and duties
There is created the Mississippi Statewide Scientific Information Management System Coordinating Council, hereinafter referred to as “coordinating council,” for the purpose of developing a strategic plan for a statewide scientific information management system and serving as a coordinating entity for all aspects of scientific information management. The council shall consist of the following voting members: […]
§ 49-37-11. Department of Environmental Quality to serve as coordinator for implementation
The Department of Environmental Quality shall serve as the coordinator for implementation of this chapter. The Department of Environmental Quality shall provide any technical and other support services and personnel as the Mississippi Scientific Information Management System Coordinating Council may require in the performance of its functions. The Department of Environmental Quality shall administer any […]
§ 49-35-31. Short title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup and Redevelopment Incentives Act.”
§ 49-35-33. Legislative findings; attractiveness of certain brownfields for redevelopment; provision of capital and labor for safe remediation of brownfields should be encouraged; reduction of public health and environmental hazards; survey and report of incentives for cleanup in other states
The Legislature finds: There are properties in Mississippi, often referred to as “brownfields,” that were contaminated or were perceived to have been contaminated by past activities, but are attractive locations for redevelopment. The safe development or redevelopment of brownfields would benefit the citizens of Mississippi in many ways, including improving the tax base of local […]
§ 49-35-13. Violations; time period for corrections; penalties
Any material failure of a brownfield party or the agents or employees of a brownfield party to comply with the brownfield agreement constitutes a violation of this section by the brownfield party. If a brownfield party violates this section the commission shall issue an order requiring the brownfield party to correct the violation in an […]