Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986

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Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:addresses the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites
gptkbp:allows for the recovery of cleanup costs from responsible parties
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Comprehensive_Environmental_Response,_Compensation,_and_Liability_Act
gptkbp:authorizes federal government to respond to hazardous waste emergencies
gptkbp:effective_date October 17, 1986
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encourages state and local governments to participate in cleanup efforts
the use of innovative technologies for cleanup
the use of risk-based cleanup approaches
the development of partnerships with private sector for cleanup
gptkbp:enhances the enforcement of cleanup actions
gptkbp:established new standards for hazardous waste sites
gptkbp:establishes the National Priorities List
the Superfund program's funding mechanisms
the role of the Environmental Protection Agency
gptkbp:facilitates the transfer of property for redevelopment
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gptkbp:improves the process for public participation
gptkbp:includes provisions for brownfield redevelopment
provisions for state involvement
gptkbp:is_funded_by for hazardous waste cleanup
gptkbp:mandates the evaluation of the effectiveness of community involvement
the evaluation of cleanup alternatives
the reporting of hazardous substance releases
the use of remedial action plans
the evaluation of long-term effectiveness of remedies
gptkbp:promotes permanent remedies for hazardous waste sites
gptkbp:provides for the establishment of trust funds
for liability of responsible parties
for the protection of human health and the environment
for the protection of sensitive populations during cleanup.
for the assessment of economic impacts of cleanup
for the establishment of cleanup timelines
for the establishment of a national database of hazardous waste sites
for public access to information about hazardous waste sites
gptkbp:purpose to amend the Superfund program
gptkbp:requires community involvement in cleanup decisions
health assessments for affected communities
the identification of potential responsible parties
the development of risk assessment methodologies
the development of site-specific cleanup plans
the establishment of cleanup standards
the monitoring of cleanup progress
the assessment of ecological risks from hazardous substances
the assessment of health risks from hazardous substances
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:supports research on hazardous waste management
the cleanup of contaminated groundwater
the development of community advisory groups
the training of personnel involved in cleanup efforts
the establishment of environmental justice initiatives
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:96th_United_States_Congress
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4