Superfund is a program run by the federal government to clean up the nation’s uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Superfund sites exist in every state and territory in the nation and pose risk to the general public. Emergency management professionals are responsible for ensuring the safety of the public when disaster strikes. This assignment requires you to write about the impact of Superfund sites on emergency management.
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website and review the information on Superfund sites. Begin with the assigned reading, “EPA Superfund – National Priorities List.”
Select an EPA region from the EPA website and identify the states or territories in the region.
Write an essay (1,500-2,000 words) that discusses the impact of Superfund sites on emergency management professionals. Include the following in your paper:
Summarize the types of Superfund sites in the region.
Identify the types of laws regarding Superfund sites that will directly affect emergency management professionals.
Analyze the effects of these laws on emergency management professionals.
Predict the potential effect of new laws on emergency management professionals and the requirements for emergency preparedness, prevention, and response.
Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.