"CERCLA" meaning in English

See CERCLA in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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  1. (US) Acronym of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Tags: US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
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          "text": "“From the information gathered in this review,” he wrote, “E.P.A. will identify any data gaps that may exist and will subsequently develop a sampling plan to address them. We anticipate that this effort will take approximately six months to complete. Once the data are collected, E.P.A. will evaluate what additional actions, if any, may be warranted in accordance with Cercla.”",
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