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CERCLA : Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Switzer, Carole Stern, 1956-
Other Authors: Gray, Peter L. (Peter Lawrence), 1957-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. : American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, [2008]
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Basic practice series.
Subjects:
United States. > Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
Liability for hazardous substances pollution damages > United States.
Liability for environmental damages > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Executive summary
  • Why was CERCLA enacted?
  • What did CERCLA originally provide?
  • How was CERCLA expanded in 1986?
  • Who is liable under CERCLA?
  • What are the defenses to liability under CERCLA?
  • Why is retroactive liability constitutional?
  • How does the government order a cleanup?
  • What is the national contingency plan?
  • May a private party recover cleanup costs under CERCLA?
  • What are the tools for CERCLA enforcement?
  • When may a CERCLA order be reviewed?