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Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_130A > GS_130A-298§130A‑298. Hazardous waste fund.
A nonreverting hazardous wastefund is established within the Department which shall be available to defraythe cost to the State for monitoring and care of hazardous waste disposalfacilities after the termination of the period during which the facilityoperator is required by applicable State and federal statutes, rules orregulations to remain responsible for post‑closure monitoring and care.The establishment of this fund shall in no way be construed to relieve or reducethe liability of facility operators or any persons for damages caused by thefacility. The fund shall be maintained by fees collected pursuant to theprovisions of G.S. 130A‑294(a)(6). (1981, c. 704, s. 7; 1983, c.891, s. 2; 1989, c. 168, s. 25.)
