Assigning Liability for Superfund Cleanups : an Analysis of Policy Options.

While more than 2,700 emergency removals of hazardous materials have taken place under Superfund, implementing the long-term cleanup program has been the object of considerable controversy. One of the most contentious issues is whether the liability standards in the law should be revised. The author...

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Main Author: Probst, Katherine N.
Other Authors: Portney, Paul R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014.
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Summary:While more than 2,700 emergency removals of hazardous materials have taken place under Superfund, implementing the long-term cleanup program has been the object of considerable controversy. One of the most contentious issues is whether the liability standards in the law should be revised. The authors analyze the pros and cons associated with the current liability approach, as well as with a variety of alternative strategies.
Physical Description:1 online resource (78 pages)
ISBN:9781135889142
1135889147
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.