Environmental Remediation
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌrɛmɪˈdiːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of removing pollution or contaminants from soil, groundwater, sediment, or surface water to protect health and comply with environmental laws.
The company was ordered to conduct environmental remediation after the chemical spill.
- (n.) Legal actions or regulatory measures taken to restore a contaminated site to a safe condition under environmental statutes.
Environmental remediation obligations often arise under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Forms
- environmental remediation
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Commentary
Environmental remediation is often governed by complex statutory frameworks requiring technically and legally compliant cleanup efforts.
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