Cleaning up superfund

Journal Article · · Resources; (United States)

OSTI ID:5026078

Portney, P R; Probst, K N

Controversy over Superfund has come to the fore as the statute comes up for congressional review. Critics of the law express concern about the amount of money being spent for Superfund cleanups, question whether such spending is directed toward cleanup of sites that pose serious health and ecological risks, and bristle at the apparent unfairness of Superfund liability provisions. Defenders of the law point to the increased care with which hazardous materials are now handled and to the large number of privately funded cleanups under way. Although no changes were made the last time Superfund was reauthorized, significant reforms in the law may be enacted in this or the next session of Congress. These reforms hinge on two questions central to all disagreements over Superfund: What is the appropriate extent of cleanup at Superfund sites And how shall the costs of these cleanups be apportioned This article addresses these two questions.

• OSTI ID: 5026078
• Journal Information: Resources; (United States), Journal Name: Resources; (United States) Vol. 114; ISSN 0048-7376; ISSN RESUBS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540250* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (1990-)
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LAWS
LEGAL ASPECTS
POLITICAL ASPECTS
POLLUTION LAWS
US SUPERFUND