In the 1990s, the majority of responsible parties for environmental cleanups required under CERCLA have performed these cleanups voluntarily.

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Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, many responsible parties have voluntarily undertaken environmental cleanups to avoid potential litigation and the imposition of higher costs and penalties by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This approach has been encouraged by the EPA to expedite site remediation and reduce government expenditure.

In the 1990s, the Majority of Responsible Parties for Environmental