Superfund

Assessment Description

Superfund is a program run by the federal government to clean up the nation's uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Superfund sites exist in every state and territory in the nation and pose risk to the general public. Emergency management professionals are responsible for ensuring the safety of the public when disaster strikes. This assignment requires you to write about the impact of Superfund sites on emergency management.

Visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website and review the information on Superfund sites. Begin with the assigned reading, "EPA Superfund - National Priorities List."

Select an EPA region from the EPA website and identify the states or territories in the region.

Write an essay (1,500-2,000 words) that discusses the impact of Superfund sites on emergency management professionals. Include the following in your paper:

1. Summarize the types of Superfund sites in the region.

2. Identify the types of laws regarding Superfund sites that will directly affect emergency management professionals.

3. Analyze the effects of these laws on emergency management professionals.

4. Predict the potential effect of new laws on emergency management professionals and the requirements for emergency preparedness, prevention, and response.

Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper's content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

MS Leadership in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

4.3 Analyze political, legislative, and legal issues that impact the field of emergency management.

Rubric Criteria

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Summary of Superfund Sites

26.25 points

Types of Laws

35 points

Analysis of the Effects of Laws

35 points

Prediction for New Laws

26.25 points

Thesis Development and Purpose

12.25 points

Argument Logic and Construction

14 points

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

8.75 points

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

8.75 points

Research Citations

8.75 points

Total175 points