A dirty great big liability
Language: English Series: LGC Risk Manager ; (6) September 1998, 6-7(2)Publication details: 1998Subject(s): Summary: Despite the `polluter pays` principle of the Environment Act 1995, councils are likely to be left with major clean up costs for contaminated sites. Where the person responsible can no longer be traced then the cost of remediation falls onto the council.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS59450 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 88901-1001 |
Despite the `polluter pays` principle of the Environment Act 1995, councils are likely to be left with major clean up costs for contaminated sites. Where the person responsible can no longer be traced then the cost of remediation falls onto the council.