Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2023

Bill 118 hr 1444, also known as the Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the impacts of climate change on Superfund sites, which are areas designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as contaminated and in need of cleanup.

The bill proposes several key measures to help Superfund sites adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. This includes conducting vulnerability assessments to determine how climate change may affect these sites, developing adaptation plans to mitigate these impacts, and providing funding for necessary infrastructure improvements.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase community involvement in the cleanup and remediation process of Superfund sites, as well as enhance transparency and accountability in decision-making related to these sites. Overall, the Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that Superfund sites are adequately prepared for the effects of climate change, in order to protect public health and the environment.