Superfund Faces Criticism Over Cleanup Delays and Costs
Washington experts recount a $1.6 billion fund amid criticism that only five of 420 priority sites are cleaned, with $104 million spent and another $525 million to be collected. Critics urge stronger company penalties, while EPA notes long cleanup timelines and reliance on voluntary settlements.
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