Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 is a federal act establishing a system for the cleanup of facilities where hazardous wastes are or have been disposed of, treated, or stored.
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It also encompasses trust funds financed by certain taxes to be used for cleanup costs. CERCLA also establishes very broad liability standards for hazardous waste incidents that require liable parties to reimburse trust funds that finance cleanup operations.
Synonyms
Superfund
