Abstract
ABSTRACT
In the last year, the first "de minimis" settlements with small volume waste contributors, as authorized by SARA, have come to fruition. The main concept behind de minimis settlements is to assess those who contributed a minimal amount of waste to a site for response work based on such factors as toxicity and amount of waste. In exchange, settling parties obtain a promise by the U.S. government not to sue for response costs. After discussing the liability exposure of small volume waste contributors, this article assesses the EPA's de minimis settlement policy.
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