District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-631.01. Findings and declaration of purpose.

(1) Create incentives for the voluntary cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated property;

(2) Develop effective and consistent cleanup standards and processes;

(3) Ensure public involvement in the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties;

(4) Ensure that those responsible for the contamination of a property are held accountable;

(5) Promote economic development by encouraging the reuse of contaminated properties;

(6) Eliminate public health and environmental risks on properties;

(7) Ensure the cleanup of contaminated properties is coordinated with plans for redevelopment and the sustainable reuse of the properties;

(8) Provide for a comprehensive program to consistently and fairly assess the cleanup of contaminated properties; and

(9) Provide for regulatory and voluntary cleanup programs.