"Innocent Landowners" and "Prospective Purchasers" Under the Superfund Act

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Consumer protection.

Environmental law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2003

Summary:

Discusses three mechanisms under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act that eliminate or reduce liability-related transaction cost normally incurred under the Act by persons that acquire contaminated land under innocent landowner and prospective purchasers status. Addresses innocent landowner status as a defense to liability, innocent landowner status as enabling de minimis settlements that allow landowners to settle early with EPA and avoid incurred expenses and liabilities, and examines liability implications for prospective purchasers

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. "Innocent Landowners" and "Prospective Purchasers" Under the Superfund Act

Publisher Number:

CRS-2003-AML-0026

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