EPAFinal Rule
National Priorities List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites. Final Rule No. 12 [NPL-FRU12-1-19]
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Summary
The EPA updated its list of the most dangerous abandoned hazardous waste sites across the country that need cleanup. This update helps the government prioritize which polluted locations pose the biggest health risks to communities and directs funding to clean them up.
Key Points
- 1The National Priorities List (NPL) identifies hazardous waste sites that are candidates for federal cleanup funding and oversight under the Superfund program
- 2Sites on this list typically have contaminated soil, groundwater, or air that could harm nearby residents, and they require detailed investigation and remediation
- 3The EPA regularly updates the NPL to add newly identified dangerous sites and remove sites that have been successfully cleaned up
- 4Communities near NPL sites have legal protections and the right to participate in cleanup decisions that affect their area
- 5This 12th update affects how federal cleanup resources are allocated to protect public health and the environment in affected neighborhoods
Key Dates
Published
February 14, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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