Environmental
What is 'brownfield' development and has it occurred in Hawaii?
AA. A brownfield is undeveloped agricultural land awaiting development; common in rural Hawaii
BB. A brownfield is a previously developed property potentially contaminated by former industrial or commercial uses; Hawaii has brownfield sites (former military, industrial, plantation) being redeveloped✓ Correct
CC. Brownfields are only relevant to mainland US cities; Hawaii has no brownfield sites
DD. A brownfield is a specific DLNR designation for former plantation lands
Explanation
Brownfields are formerly developed sites with potential or actual contamination from prior uses. Hawaii has brownfield sites from former military facilities, industrial operations, plantation chemical storage, and commercial uses. Federal, state, and county programs (EPA Brownfields Program, Hawaii's Voluntary Response Act) support cleanup and redevelopment. Some Oahu communities have been built on former plantation or industrial lands.
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