All’s a Fair Share in CERCLA and War: Guam v. United States and Military Responsibility for Superfund Cleanups

In Guam v. United States, the Supreme Court resolved a circuit split on how entities that clean up Superfund sites regulated under CERCLA can pursue costs from other parties responsible for the hazardous waste. Guam marks an important victory for communities affected by hazardous waste sites. It enables them to hold polluters accountable for cleanup costs and short-circuits legal maneuvering that previously allowed the United States military to escape its share of financial responsibility.