Superfund
Superfund
Superfund (/'su:pərfʌnd/), officially known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), is a United States federal government program designed to fund the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants.
Etymology
The term "Superfund" is derived from the trust fund established by the United States Congress to finance the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. The fund was initially financed by a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries, reflecting the principle of "polluter pays".
Related Terms
- Hazardous Waste: Waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
- Pollutant: Any substance introduced into the environment that adversely affects the usefulness of a resource.
- Environmental Remediation: The removal of pollution or contaminants from environmental media such as soil, groundwater, sediment, or surface water.
- United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Superfund
- Wikipedia's article - Superfund
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