Remediation outside of LEED Project Scope

Hi. This is a good catch in the subtlety between v2009 and v4. based on your reference above, it does sound as though documentation done on the site but perhaps in the past, beyond the "current" project scope would suffice. If you look into the credit language, Option 3 states: "Locate on a brownfield where soil or groundwater contamination has been identified, and where the local, state, or national authority (whichever has jurisdiction) requires its remediation." I believe if you not only show that the documentation exists but also that the overriding jurisdiction required the actions, it shall comply. I would supply a narrative outlining your approach in the LEED template, regardless what you choose, and if necessary, don't be shy to try and push this through utilizing an alternative compliance pathway.