How does the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan compare to the Superfund in the United States?
There are several similarities between the FCSAP and the U.S. Superfund program. Both programs are based on the polluter pays principle, and both programs use a system of prioritization that allows those sites considered “highest risk” to be addressed first. Originally funded primarily through a tax on the chemical and petrochemical industries, the U.S. Superfund is used to address the most serious contaminated sites in the country, regardless of ownership. The FCSAP will only fund federal contaminated sites. Provinces, municipalities and private landowners are responsible for contaminated sites under their jurisdiction. The Superfund program cleans up the nation’s uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and deals with emergency response activities (e.g., spills). The FCSAP program does not deal with emergency response. In Canada, the polluter is generally responsible for all costs and the actions needed to bring an emergency under control, as well as clean-up of any hazardous substances. G
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