Hazardous waste contamination of water resources (compensation of victims exposed to hazardous wastes). Hearings before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress, First Session, July 20, 21, 26, 27; November 8, and 9, 1983

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The six-day hearing record covers the testimony of 28 witnesses representing health and insurance professions, environmental and safety agencies, citizens groups, and others. The second phase of hearings took place after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released certain documents which were previously withheld. At issue was the assessment of risk from toxic materials and compensation for the victims of exposure to these materials. Witnesses discussed the Superfund and other provisions in terms of their administration and level of funding. They expressed a diversity of opinions and approaches, as well as an appreciation for the new legal ground under consideration. Additional reports, correspondence, and other materials submitted for the record follow the testimony.

• Research Organization: Government Printing Office, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5434264
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
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Legislation
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CONTAMINATION
DISEASES
DOCUMENT TYPES
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
HEARINGS
INSURANCE
LAWS
LIABILITIES
MATERIALS
POLLUTION LAWS
RESOURCES
RISK ASSESSMENT
SUPERFUND
VICTIMS COMPENSATION
WATER RESOURCES