Authorizes a greater emphasis in the allocation of state resources toward the cleanup and reuse of brownfield properties.

Provides more flexible funding and oversight authority for local governments guiding clean-up efforts in brownfield areas.

Changes the state's cleanup program to accelerate cleanups throughout the state.

Modifies the duties of the department of ecology relating to allocation of staffing, financial assistance, disbursement of funds, remedial action grants, and establishment of trust funds.

Authorizes a city or county to designate an area within its jurisdiction as a brownfield renewal area.

Authorizes a city, county, or port district to establish a brownfield renewal authority to guide and implement the cleanup and reuse of properties within a designated brownfield renewal area.