CERCLA is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.
CERCLA was created in 1980 with a startup fund of 9 Billion Dollars (whew) called the SUPERFUND (I wonder why?) to clean up hazardous waste that was left behind by some villain...er...uh...potentially responsible party know in the industry as the PRP or the perp.
CERCLA swoops down on them with their talons and orders the PRP to clean up the mess.
Any landowner could be held liable under CERCLA when hazardous or toxic substances are released into ground or water areas and threaten the quality of life.
CERCLA is overseen by that great organization the protects the air we breath know as the EPA, or the Environmental Protection Agency.
Can you think of any situation in recent days that CERCLA would step in and rescue us from ?
Thanks to all for your thoughts.
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