Statement 49 — Pollution Remediation Obligations
Statement 49 — Pollution Remediation Obligations
Statement 49 — Pollution Remediation Obligations
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History of <strong>Pollution</strong> Laws<br />
60’s<strong>—</strong>Growing societal concern<br />
70’s<strong>—</strong><strong>Pollution</strong> PREVENTION Laws<br />
• Clean Air Act of 1970<br />
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act<br />
of 1976<br />
• Clean Water Act of 1977<br />
• Similar state laws<br />
80’s<strong>—</strong><strong>Pollution</strong> REMEDIATION<br />
Laws<br />
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Legal Liability Standards<br />
Varies by state and law<br />
• Many are similar to Superfund<br />
Liable under Superfund<strong>—</strong><br />
• Current and previous site owners and<br />
operators<br />
• Disposers<br />
• Transporters<br />
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