What is CERCLA?
CERCLA is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. It was enacted in 1980 to address abandoned hazardous waste sites in the U.S. Under CERCLA, the EPA has power to require responsible parties to address past disposal of hazardous materials under the threat of fines and penalties. In 2003, the EPA sought to enforce Teck under a Unilateral Administrative Order (UAO) to conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study under CERCLA.
Related Questions
- If a facility is in the process of removing old light ballasts containing PCBs and/or mercury, would CERCLA reporting be required any time one pound of PCB has been moved in a 24-hour period?
- What facilities or vessels are covered under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) release reporting requirements?
- Who must be notified of a release under CERCLA?
