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Federal environmental regulation of real estate

by Frank Cross. Thomson West. 1993.
2 volumes. Updated semiannually.

This two volume set examines the federal environmental laws and regulations that affect all aspects of real estate from ownership to development. The federal regulations discussed are the Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conversation and Recovery Act (RCRA), underground storage tanks, the wetlands portion of the Clean Water Act, storm water run, and the Endangered Species Act. Also provided is a basic overview of the states' environmental regulations and how they relate to these federal regulations. Also information on State Voluntary Cleanup Programs is included.