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The Superfund liability scheme: A goal-based approach to reauthorization

Journal Article · · Journal of Natural Resources amp Environmental Law
OSTI ID:543070
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  1. Faegre & Benson, Minneapolis, MN (United States)
The paramount goal of Superfund is prompt cleanup of hazardous waste sites. An additional goal of Superfund is to efficiently and equitably allocate response costs among responsible parties. A third goal is to deter current and future releases of hazardous substances. This article argues that the first and third goals of Superfund should take priority over the second, and retroactive liability for pollution caused prior to the passage of CERCLA should be eliminated.
OSTI ID:
543070
Journal Information:
Journal of Natural Resources amp Environmental Law, Journal Name: Journal of Natural Resources amp Environmental Law Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 9; ISSN JNRLF9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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