A fundamental element of the U.S.scheme of pollution control is the policy that the polluter pays.

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The policy of "the polluter pays" is a fundamental element of the U.S. pollution control scheme. This means that those who cause pollution are responsible for the costs of cleaning it up and preventing future pollution. This policy is enshrined in laws such as the Clean Water Act and the Superfund Act.

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