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Concept information

Preferred term

polluter pays principle

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The requirement that the cost of environmental damage, pollution control or remediation be borne by the person, organization or business responsible for the pollution-causing activity.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • producer pays principle

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137758

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