Private Monitoring of Hazardous Waste Sites: a Primer on S3013 Orders

The federal government has broad authority to protect public health and the environment from hazardous substance pollution, but that power often sits idle until the nature of that hazard is determined. EPAa can investigate apparently hazardous disposal sites itself, and can order private parties to...

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Published in:Environmental law reporter 1984-05, Vol.14 (5), p.10202-10202
Main Author: Smith, Janet D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The federal government has broad authority to protect public health and the environment from hazardous substance pollution, but that power often sits idle until the nature of that hazard is determined. EPAa can investigate apparently hazardous disposal sites itself, and can order private parties to conduct preliminary assessments. The broadest authority to order monitoring of sites is found in section 3013 of the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976. EPAa is increasingly invoking S3013 orders to obtain data on waste sites. The role and significance of these orders and attendant data reporting requirements are discussed. (numerous references)
ISSN:0046-2284