Implementation of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
The Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 is in reality an extension of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 commonly known as Superfund enacted for cleanup of hazardous waste sites and response to releases of hazardous substances. SARA, which was born in the aftermath of the accident in Bhopal, India, and the incident at Institute, West Virginia, creates new directions for community right-to-know reporting and emergency planning and preparedness. Title III of SARA has the specific objectives: increase community knowledge and access to information on presence of hazardous chemicals in their communities, and to prepare states and communities for dealing with potential chemical accidents. The enactment of SARA has significantly impacted industry, employees, and the public. The narrative represents the authors interpretations of the laws as derived from federal and state publications, discussions with EPA representatives, and a variety of independent sources. 5 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5833801
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-871075-6; ON: DE88000947
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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