Enforcement Action

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009584",
  "term": "Enforcement Action",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An enforcement action is an action undertaken by EPA under authority granted to it under various federal environmental statutes, such as CERCLA, RCRA, CAA, CWA, TSCA, and others. For example, under CERCLA, EPA may obtain voluntary settlement or compel potentially responsible parties (PRP) to implement removal or remedial actions when releases of hazardous substances have occurred. See also Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; Potentially Responsible Party; and Removal Action.\n\n2. EPA, state, or local legal actions to obtain compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, or agreements, or to obtain penalties or criminal sanctions for violations.",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary",
    "EPA PRP Search Manual 2009 (Appendix 12) Glossary 06-30-2011 at http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/cleanup/superfund/prpmanual/prp-man-app12-09.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/enforcement-action/"
}