The least-cost abatement pattern will require all polluters to clean up on an equal basis.

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The least-cost abatement pattern does not necessarily require all polluters to clean up on an equal basis. It focuses on achieving the greatest pollution reduction at the lowest cost, which may involve assigning different levels of responsibility and cleanup costs to different polluters based on their level of pollution emissions and ability to implement cost-effective mitigation measures.

The Least-Cost Abatement Pattern Will Require All Polluters to Clean