CERCLA (Superfund) Liability:
•Original generator is ultimately responsible for the management of hazardous waste. •Critical importance: source of the hazardous substances that are contributing to the release and parties responsible •Interpretations of intent and motive are made by the Courts on a case-by-case basis.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act: addresses the remediation of sites that have been contaminated by hazardous substances.

Responsible parties in a clean-up pay according to ability.