This program, which is authorized by federal and state law, allows the City to recover costs incurred by the City when responding to any spill, discharge, or release of a hazardous material or substance or any material or substance which may be injurious to the public health or environment from a responsible party.
Response includes any temporary emergency measures as well as permanent measures.
Response costs are recoverable regardless of whether the spill, discharge or release was accidental, negligent or otherwise intentional.