npl_text

Definition

An indication of a site's NPL (National Priorities List) status, according to ATSDR's mandated responsibilities. PreSARA refers to a time before the Superfund Ammendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA); PostSARA refers to a time after 1986.

Examples

NULL or blank = Not a Superfund site
Final = Site is currently on the NPL
Proposed = Site has been proposed for the NPL
Removed PreSARA = Site was removed from the NPL before SARA
Deleted PreSARA = Site was deleted from the NPL before SARA
Removed PostSARA = Site was removed from the NPL after SARA
Deleted PostSARA = Site was deleted from the NPL after SARA
Non NPL = Site has never been proposed or final on NPL

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