Summary of Federal Laws
Environmental Laws
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Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) (amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA))
42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq. (Superfund Law, also known as Solid Waste Disposal Act)
Superfund Regulations and Enforcement
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Deals with the clean-up of hazardous waste sites. The generator, transporter, and owner are all jointly and severally liable for the clean-up costs. The strict liability policies of CERCLA and SARA make it important for universities to have an environmental assessment done before taking title to property either by purchase or by gift.
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updated 12-22-17
Last reviewed: December 22, 2017
