§ 23-19.14-13. Authority to recover costs.
(a) The head of any department or state agency with authority to undertake a response action under this chapter may consider, compromise, and settle a claim for costs incurred by their department or agency.
(b) Cost recovery actions may include, upon recommendation by the economic development corporation, surrender of title to the site to the state to facilitate economic redevelopment and future beneficial re-use of the property.
(c) If a responsible party fails to pay a claim that has been settled under this subsection, the department or agency head may request the attorney general to bring a civil action or may sue in his or her own name to recover the amount of a claim, plus costs, attorneys’ fees, and interest from the date of the settlement. In the action, the terms of the settlement shall not be subject to review.
History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 187, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-19.14 - Industrial Property Remediation and Reuse Act
Section 23-19.14-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-19.14-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 23-19.14-3. - Definitions.
Section 23-19.14-4. - Objectives of environmental clean-up.
Section 23-19.14-5. - Environmental equity and public participation.
Section 23-19.14-5.1. - Brownfields program and continuous improvement.
Section 23-19.14-5.2. - Entry of registered professional engineers onto certain property.
Section 23-19.14-6. - Liability for releases of hazardous materials.
Section 23-19.14-6.1. - Liability for releases of petroleum.
Section 23-19.14-7. - Exemptions to liability.
Section 23-19.14-7.1. - Remedial agreements.
Section 23-19.14-8. - Voluntary investigations and remedial actions.
Section 23-19.14-9. - Priority sites for economic development.
Section 23-19.14-10. - Settlement authorities.
Section 23-19.14-11. - Filing and public comment on settlement agreements.
Section 23-19.14-12. - Protection from contribution actions.
Section 23-19.14-13. - Authority to recover costs.
Section 23-19.14-14. - Windfall liens.
Section 23-19.14-15. - Notice and validity of liens.
Section 23-19.14-16. - Penalties for noncompliance.
Section 23-19.14-17. - Subrogation of authorities.