Who Regulates Cercla

The liability requires the parties to pay damages for the clean up of the sites. CERCLA invokes theories and elements of environmental law, property law, and tort law. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing CERCLA.

Who oversees CERCLA?

EPA oversees and monitors compliance with settlement agreements and orders issued under its various Superfund enforcement authorities to ensure that PRPs are meeting the terms of the agreements or orders.

Is CERCLA regulatory?

CERCLA Overview CERCLA, also known as “Superfund”, was enacted by Congress. This law created a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries and provided broad Federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment.