CERCLA

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, is a federal law enacted in 1980 to address the cleanup of hazardous waste sites and hold responsible parties accountable for the costs associated with remediation. CERCLA provides the framework for identifying and assessing contaminated sites, implementing cleanup actions, and recovering costs from potentially responsible parties. The law also establishes a trust fund, known as the Superfund, to finance cleanup efforts in cases where responsible parties cannot be identified or are unable to pay. CERCLA is a critical tool for protecting human health and the environment from the risks posed by hazardous waste contamination.