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National Priorities List (NPL)

The National Priorities List is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list of the most serious uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified for possible loyng-term remedial action under Superfund.

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The EPA is required to update the NPL at least once a year. A site must be on the NPL to receive money from the Trust Fund for remedial action.