The Regulations establish a framework for environmental liability to prevent and remedy environmental damage.

It sets out specific provisions in relation to:

• exceptions and time limits for environmental liability;
• imminent threats;
• environmental damage;
• determination of remedial measures;
• remedial measures directions by the Environmental Protection Agency to the operator;
• appeals from a direction;
• co-operation with public authorities;
• reviews of decisions from the Environmental Protection Agency;
• liability for prevention and remediation costs;
• joint and several liability;
• limitations of...

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