Barbara Boxer: “Yes, The managers' amendment states that consultation with the State shall not limit the ability of the Administrator in…”

“Yes, The managers' amendment states that consultation with the State shall not limit the ability of the Administrator in making a determination, as the result of new information, that contamination or conditions at a facility present a threat requiring further remediation to protect public health or welfare or the environment. Consultation with the State is important and is addressed in this section and other portions of the bill. It is not intended, however, to be an open-ended process. Consultation should not delay or prohibit the Administrator's ability to determine that a site presents a threat that requires further remediation.”