This is the fifth book in a series that concentrates on basic information for the environmental law practitioner. In this instance, the focus is on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980.

A current guidebook to the cases and issues that are central to litigating under CERCLA, this book analyzes key issues primarily from the perspective of the PRPs (potentially responsible parties) who are involved with Superfund claims and litigation. An experienced attorney who specializes in this area of law, author Peter L. Gray also describes current and evolving regulations, guidance and judicial interpretations to assist the CERCLA practitioner, and includes practice tips offering deeper insights into key litigation issues. Topics covered include: government response authority under Section 104; remedy selection standards and procedures; abatement authority; liability issues, including causation, defenses, and types of recoverable costs; settlement; judicial review; insurance and bankruptcy; and more."

Three important amendments to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, or Superfund) narrowed the Act's liability to address specific policy objectives. This book is a single-source compendium of this legislation, leading court decisions, and administrative implementation, including the annotated statute, EPA guidance documents, and CD-ROM with the entire legislative history of CERCLA.

More frequently than ever, private owners of contaminated sites have good economic reasons for cleaning up the sites, regardless of any concern on the part of a government agency. And, once having undertaken the costs of cleanup, they naturally seek reimbursement of cleanup costs from those who are responsible for the contamination. Private Cost Recovery Actions Under CERCLA examines the law and policy of private cost recovery actions under Superfund. Private Cost Recovery Actions Under CERCLA explores the relationship between CERCLA`s liability provision and the statute`s contribution provision, a relationship that has caused substantial difficulty for courts and practitioners. Moreover, it gives practical advice to the attorneys and courts that must deal with the complexities and high transaction costs of contribution litigation. Anyone involved in the morass of CERCLA contribution litigation will benefit from Professor John Hyson's measured analysis and coherent advice.

Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Defense: A Guide For Lawyers, encompasses the relevant guidance documents published by United States Environmental Protection Agency and provides analysis of the key judicial decisions interpreting the Brownfields Amendments. This information allows the practitioner who is dealing with such issues to have all of resources he or she needs to advise a client. Even the most experienced practitioner will benefit from this book, as the issues and concepts associated with transactions involving contaminated properties have changed over the years and are continually evolving. Chapters include: CERCLA and the bona fide prospective purchaser Disposal prior to acquisition Legally required notices Land-use restrictions and institutional controls Subpoenas and information requests"