Nebraska Statutes 81-15,182. Terms, defined
For purposes of the Remedial Action Plan Monitoring Act:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-15,182
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Land pollution means the presence upon or within the land resources of the state of one or more contaminants or combinations of contaminants, including, but not limited to, solid waste, hazardous waste, petroleum, or hazardous substances, in such quantities and of such quality as will or are likely to (a) create a nuisance, (b) be harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, safety, or welfare, (c) be injurious to plant and animal life and property, or (d) be detrimental to the economic and social development, the scenic beauty, or the enjoyment of the natural attractions of the state; and
(2) Water pollution means the manmade or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of water.