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DEFINITION

  • The release into the environment of any solid, liquid, or gaseous material that may pose substantial hazard to human health, to property, and to the environment.

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CHANGE NOTE

  • 2012-07-11 09:51:31.0 [tbs1979] update Definition (United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)); update Definition (The release into the environment of any solid, liquid, or gaseous material that may pose substantial hazard to human health, to property, and to the environment.);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/a5b074da-5e00-4fd9-9c40-cfec771263ee

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