THE ROLE OF STATES IN MINE SITE REMEDIATION

JurisdictionUnited States
RCRA and CERCLA
(Apr 1997)

CHAPTER 11A
THE ROLE OF STATES IN MINE SITE REMEDIATION

Barry Levene
Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Remedial Program
Denver, Colorado

I. Introduction and purpose

A. My background in Superfund and EPA/State relationships

B. Overall importance of states/tribes in implementing CERCLA

1. Statutory and NCP requirements

2. As a practical matter, more work than can be done be any one agency.

3. Enhanced roles within current statutory framework

C. Focus on...

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