I worked for a local hardware store for about 9 months before it closed.  One 
of the thing we did was pump K-1 Kerosene for heating.  A lot of kerosene got 
spilled over the years, and I am sure there is still some in the ground.  My 
understanding of EPA regs is that ANY owner of that land is responsible for 
pollution on the site, regardless of any ignorance of the problem.  is this 
correct?  Could someone buy that shopping center in 20 years and have to 
clean up where the tank was?  It was an above ground tank, and the location 
is very conspicous.  The asphalt around/in front of location is stained.  I 
am just trying to get a feel for how long the long arm of the law is in this 
case.
Joe Phillips
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