Using ADR Principles to Resolve Environmental Disputes: How Mediated Settlements Have Helped Struggling CERCLA Survive
By Jamie R. Adams, February 8, 2012
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This article investigate the relationship between the Comprehensive Environmental Clean-up and Liability Act (CERCLA) and ADR. It explains that ADR principles are important for resolving CERCLA disputes because they allow for faster settlements with more favorable terms to the parties. It provides examples of CERCLA sites that were cleaned up as a result of mediated settlements and the exercise of ADR principles. Finally, the article discusses how mediated settlements are helping to fund remediation and reduce costs.
