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Hazardous substance liability insurance

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6729703
The study was carried out to meet requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980. It considers the adequacy and feasibility of private insurance to protect owners and operators of ships covered by the Act and for post-closure financial responsibility for hazardous waste disposal facilities. The report is in three parts: Pt. 1 is an introduction to the hazardous substance insurance problem; Pt. 2 considers the adequacy of private insurance for owners and operators of vessels and facilities; Pt. 3 focuses on the problem of a private insurance alternative to the Post-Closure Liability Fund for 'inactive' hazardous waste disposal facilities.
Research Organization:
Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
6729703
Report Number(s):
PB-82-188236
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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