| RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act): |
RCRA provides only a corrective action that must clean up a contamination to a level that will protect human health and the environment. 42 U.S.C. 6924 (v). This clean up standard provides the reassurance characteristic of any statement devoid of meaning. In other words, Congress statement policy in this regard is everyone wants to protect human health and the environment. RCRA by memorandum is one of EPAs primary methods of implementing important programs including RCRA. RCRA authorizes the EPA to require companies that transport, store, or dispose of hazardous waste to clean up previous contamination at their facility as a condition of staying in business. 42 U.S.C. 9004(u), (v). RCRA is referred to as a corrective action plan which must be developed on a case-by-case basis. General Liability Note: Contractors providing fire damage clean up of commercial and industrial buildings may experience RCRA compliance problems. See CERCLA |