Guidance on Federal Superfund liens. Draft report

Technical Report · Tue Sep 22 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6028931

The directive establishes guidance on the use of Federal liens to enhance Superfund cost recovery. Section 107(f) of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 adds a new section 107(l) to CERCLA, which provides for the establishment of a Federal lien in favor of the United States upon property that is the subject of a removal or remedial action. The guidance provides: (1) analysis of statutory issues regarding the nature and scope to the lien, (2) policy on filing a Federal lien to support a cost recovery action, and (3) procedures for filing a notice of lien and taking an in rem action to recover the costs of a lien.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
• OSTI ID: 6028931
• Report Number(s): PB-91-139055/XAB; OSWER DIRECTIVE--9832.12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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