Superfund Discovery

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027271",
  "term": "Superfund Discovery",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The initial activity in the Superfund process where a potentially contaminated site is reported to EPA or a similar state or local agency.\n\n2. Process by which a potential hazardous waste site is brought to the attention of the EPA. The process can occur through the use of several mechanisms such as a phone call or referral by another government agency..",
  "references": [
    "Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Glossary",
    "Adapted from Superfund Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/superfund-discovery/"
}