What is the meaning of Superfund?

Popular name of the hazardous waste cleanup fund established by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) as amended by the' Superfund' Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). Superfund focuses on the cleanup of releases of hazardous substances on property. It creates significant legal exposure based on strict liability for owners, landlords and, sometimes lenders.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). superfund. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/superfund/definitions/1164574
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "superfund" http://smartdefine.org/superfund/definitions/1164574 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, superfund, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/superfund/definitions/1164574>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "superfund" 21 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/superfund/definitions/1164574>
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