hazardous substance

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hazardous substance

Generally defined as a substance posing imminent and substantial danger to public health and welfare or the environment. The Superfund hazardous substances are specifically defined by inclusion lists within the following legislation:

• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)

• Clean Water Act

• Resources Conservation and Recovery Act

• Clean Air Act

• Toxic Substances Control Act

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