Clearer EPA Superfund Program Policies Should Improve Cleanup Efforts
RCED-85-54
Published: Feb 06, 1985. Publicly Released: Feb 13, 1985.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO examined the types of removal actions taken by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at hazardous waste sites under its Superfund program and whether existing legislation allows for more comprehensive cleanup of contamination by the removal program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Environmental Protection Agency | The Administrator, EPA, should include in the revisions to the national contingency plan a requirement that removal actions eliminate surface hazardous substances to the extent possible to reduce recurring threats, avoid repeated actions, minimize Superfund expenditures, and contribute to the permanent remedy of national priority list hazardous waste sites. |
Closed – Implemented
The EPA proposal allows, but GAO believes that EPA should require, removal actions to eliminate surface hazardous subtances to the extent possible to reduce recurring threats, avoid repeated actions, minimize expenditures, and contribute to permanent cleanup.
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Environmental lawEnvironmental policiesFunds managementHazardous substancesPollution controlProgram evaluationWaste disposalHazardous waste sitesHazardous wastesHazardous waste site remediation