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Guidance: Municipal Immunity from CERCLA Liability for Property Acquired Through Involuntary State Action

Memorandum sets forth EPA and Department of Justice (DOJ) policy regarding the government's enforcement of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund) against lenders and against government entities that acquire property involuntarily. Issued 10/20/1995.

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Municipal Immunity from CERCLA Liability for Property Acquired Through Involuntary State Action (PDF)(6 pp, 314 K)