OPA and CERCLA provide a number of mechanisms and funding options to pay for emergency response activities.
Most importantly, both laws hold the RP liable for paying for response costs – when the RP can be identified and is financially viable. However, both laws establish funds to ensure a rapid, effective response.
The OSLTF is funded in several ways:
Investment interest on the Fund's principal;
Costs recovered from responsible parties;
Civil and criminal penalties from responsible parties;
