Definition of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)

The term 'Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)' as it applies to the area of hazardous materials can be defined as 'CERCLA, also known as Superfund, is the federal law that concerns the removal or cleanup of hazardous substances in the environment and at hazardous waste sites. ATSDR, which was created by CERCLA, is responsible for assessing health issues and supporting public health activities related to hazardous waste sites or other environmental releases of hazardous substances. This law was later amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)'.

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