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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Costs recoverable by the District of Columbia under § 8-1442 shall include all costs related to:
(1) Containment of the gasses, explosives, and materials identified in § 8-1442;
(2) Necessary cleanup and restoration of the site and the surrounding environment;
(3) Removal of the gasses, explosives, and materials identified in § 8-1442;
(4) Such actions as may be necessary to monitor, assess, and evaluate the release or threat of release of any of the gasses, explosives, and materials identified in § 8-1442, or to mitigate damage to the public health or welfare that may otherwise result from a release or threat of a release;
(5) Natural resource damages;
(6) Attorney's fees and costs;
(7) Reimbursement for private collection firm's services, when used; and
(8) Applicable interest on all costs and expenses incurred.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-1443. Costs recoverable by the District of Columbia. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-8-1443/
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