Superfund fact sheet: The removal program. Fact sheet

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6630725

The fact sheet describes the Superfund Emergency Response Program, a program specifically designed to respond to multi-media hazardous materials accidents (e.g. illegal disposal or improper handling of materials, transportation accidents, chemical fires) that endanger people and/or the environment. Explanations of how the removal program works and how the affected communities are involved are given. The fact sheet is one in a series providing reference information about Superfund issues and is intended for readers with no scientific training.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
• OSTI ID: 6630725
• Report Number(s): PB-93-963310/XAB; OSWER--9230.0.05FSG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EMERGENCY PLANS
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LAWS
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