H.R. 1300, the Recycle America's Land Act of 1999: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session, May 12, 1999U.S. Government Printing Office, 2000 - 321 pages |
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Page 128 - When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically.
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Page 84 - The cleanup and revitalization of "brownfields" represents one of the most exciting, and most challenging, environmental and economic initiatives in the nation. Brownfields are abandoned, idled, or under-used industrial and commercial properties where expansion or redevelopment is hindered by real or perceived contamination.
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Page 128 - ... precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically. In this context, the proponent of an activity, rather than the public, should bear the burden of proof. The process of applying the Precautionary Principle must be open, informed and democratic, and must include potentially affected parties. It must also involve an examination of the full range of alternatives, including no action.
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Page 300 - ... did not know or have reason to know that the property was or could be contaminated by a release or threatened release of one or more hazardous substances from other real property not owned or operated by the person.
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| Title | H.R. 1300, the Recycle America's Land Act of 1999: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session, May 12, 1999 |
| Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office, 2000 |
| ISBN | 0160604400, 9780160604409 |
| Length | 321 pages |
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