East Bay Mun. Util. Dist. v. Department of Commerce

ELR Citation: ELR 20643
No(s). 93-1715 (GK) (D.D.C. Dec 4, 1996)

The court holds that although sovereign immunity does not shield the United States from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for regulatory activities at a zinc mine during World War II, it is not liable as an operator or arranger for rem...