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... Hence, it is difficult to determine whether hazardous substances produce specific effects, and traditional toxic tort law may fail to provide adequate compensation for these damages (Trauberman, 19811. Federal-Private Insurance Some type of federal support for private insurance programs may be necessary to cover the costs of accidents while at the same time offering protection to industry from the consequences of environmental pollution.
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