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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... major criticisms of Superfund where it was a lawyer's dream . Lawyers were making a fortune off of litigation . That has slowed down to the point where we are now getting things accomplished . What would this bill do , in your view , to ...
... major criticisms of Superfund where it was a lawyer's dream . Lawyers were making a fortune off of litigation . That has slowed down to the point where we are now getting things accomplished . What would this bill do , in your view , to ...
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... major . Many of you were probably English majors . You know , it doesn't seem like any difference , but the truth of the matter is it is a world of difference in Superfund . When you go from “ essen- tially the same " to " substantially ...
... major . Many of you were probably English majors . You know , it doesn't seem like any difference , but the truth of the matter is it is a world of difference in Superfund . When you go from “ essen- tially the same " to " substantially ...
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... major assets and I want to protect it . I also represent the old anthracite mining areas , so I understand a ravaged landscape like few people have the opportunity to see close - up and personal . Before in my other life , before I came ...
... major assets and I want to protect it . I also represent the old anthracite mining areas , so I understand a ravaged landscape like few people have the opportunity to see close - up and personal . Before in my other life , before I came ...
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... major fiscal implications , especially at sites where the current owner is the major viable responsible party . H.R. 1300 would shift the costs of the cleanup to the Superfund , competing directly with other cleanups and slowing the ...
... major fiscal implications , especially at sites where the current owner is the major viable responsible party . H.R. 1300 would shift the costs of the cleanup to the Superfund , competing directly with other cleanups and slowing the ...
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... major contributors so that costs are equitably allocated among the known , viable responsible parties . We strongly support alternative dispute resolution in Superfund cases to help resolve disputes without litigation . Since issuance ...
... major contributors so that costs are equitably allocated among the known , viable responsible parties . We strongly support alternative dispute resolution in Superfund cases to help resolve disputes without litigation . Since issuance ...
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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.