Environmental standards liability issues

EPA uses its authority under the Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act (commonly known as "Superftind") to set standards for the clean-up of existing contaminated sites. Cleanups must meet all environmental requirements that are relevant or applicable, including state regulations and regulations issued in connection with other federal environmental laws. 

These requirements involve government and trade requirements — issues that have increasing importance in global supply chains. Topics include taxes and tariffs, standards for customer protection, efforts to combat terrorism, environmental regulation, social policy, religious customs, and liability law. In some industries, changes here are the single most important determinant of future success. An important consideration can also be RETURN-related issues in areas where the company sells, makes, or sources materials for its products. 

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