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Phase l Assessments for Tenants are the Hottest Environmental Issue in 2020

Green Building Law Update

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection for existing contamination before signing leases. Such is a dramatically large issue with the economic contribution of real estate to the U.S.

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I Just Read my 1000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this Year

Green Building Law Update

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection from existing contamination before signing leases. Such is a dramatically large issue with the economic contribution of real estate to the U.S.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

In response to claims by environmentalists that existing forest cover protection laws have not been efficacious, during the 2019 session, the General Assembly considered several bills aimed at assessing the state’s forest conservation efforts. Forest Cover. Stormwater and Flood Management.

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Lessons From the Hudson River PCB Cleanup Project | ENR.

ENR Construction

Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. In 2002, GE agreed to pay for and dredge what were dubbed "hot spot" PCB areas in the river. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. -->. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Associations.

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Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Income Apportionment – Depository Institutions: Income of banks having a regular place of business outside Rhode Island are entitled to a portion net income using a three-factor formula similar to that used for the corporate income tax. These credits may be taken against the gross premiums tax. Workforce Development.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Internal Revenue Code Credits Adopted by Reference (AS 43.20.021): Under Alaska’s blanket adoption of the IRC, taxpayers can claim all federal incentive credits.

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