Superfund and Brownfields in the 107th Congress

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides background on and analysis of brownfields program to help communities restore less seriously contaminated industrial and commercial sites with the potential for economic development. Exami...

Provides background on and analysis of brownfields program to help communities restore less seriously contaminated industrial and commercial sites with the potential for economic development. Examines hazardous waste sites cleanup program and funding; reviews Superfund issues under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, including revenue, taxes, retroactive liability, cleanup standards, and State controls; reviews brownfields program expansion efforts; and summarizes legislative action in 107th Congress.

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