49-35-51 - Definitions. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 49-35-51. Definitions.
 

For purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: 
 

(a) "NPL property subject to restoration" means any property on a site that is (i) proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the National Priorities List (NPL) but not listed on the NPL; or (ii) listed on the NPL, except those NPL sites for which the United States Environmental Protection Agency has issued certificates of completion of the remediation set forth in the records of decision for those sites. 

(b) "Bona fide prospective purchaser" means a person who acquires ownership of a facility located on NPL property subject to restoration and who establishes the criteria set forth in 42 USCS Section 9601(40). 

(c) "Owner of NPL property subject to restoration" means a person who has purchased or otherwise is the owner of record, other than any person or entity who caused the contamination, of NPL property subject to restoration. 
 

Sources: Laws, 2003, ch. 440, § 1, eff from and after passage (approved Mar. 18, 2003.)