Statutes and Regulations

The following materials present various statutes and regulations that have been enacted or promulgated by the federal and state governments. While the Center makes every effort to update and provide current resources, be aware that statutory and regulatory language is subject to change. As a result, the Center offers no warranty or other guarantee regarding the timeliness or accuracy of the information presented.

Dimock residents alleged in their complaint that they have been harmed by conduct that violates the following statutes and regulations:

Federal Statutes and Regulations:

Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as amended through P.L. 107-303, Nov. 27, 2002) (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.)

Federal Solid Waste Disposal Act (as amended through P.L. 93-611, Jan. 2, 1975) (42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq.)

Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (as amended through P.L. 99-499, Oct. 17, 1986) (42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq.)

State Statutes and Regulations:

Pennsylvania Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (P.L. 756-108, Oct. 18, 1988) (35 P.S. §§ 6020.101 et seq.)

Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law (P.L. 1184-123, Oct. 27, 2006) (35 P.S. §§ 691.1 et seq.)

Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act (P.L. 380-97, Jul. 7, 1980) (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101 et seq.)

Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Act (P.L. 87-13, Feb. 14, 2012) (58 P.S. §§ 601.101 et seq.)