§ 116.1 Applicability
§ 116.2 Abbreviations
§ 116.3 Definitions
§ 116.4 Designation of hazardous substances

Terms Used In 40 CFR Part 116 - Designation of Hazardous Substances

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.