federally required commencement date

Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term “federally required commencement date” means the date the plaintiff knew (or reasonably should have known) that the personal injury or property damages referred to in subsection (a)(1) of this section were caused or contributed to by the hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant concerned.

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1994–2016 42 U.S.C. § 9658The Public Health and Welfare · Actions under State law for damages from exposure to hazardous substances · in this section

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term “federally required commencement date” means the date the plaintiff knew (or reasonably should have known) that the personal injury or property damages referred to in subsection (a)(1) were caused or contributed to by the hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant concerned.

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2016–present 42 U.S.C. § 9658The Public Health and Welfare · Actions under State law for damages from exposure to hazardous substances · in this section

In the case of a minor or incompetent plaintiff, the term “federally required commencement date” means the later of the date referred to in subparagraph (A) or the following:

(i) In the case of a minor, the date on which the minor reaches the age of majority, as determined by State law, or has a legal representative appointed.

(ii) In the case of an incompetent individual, the date on which such individual becomes competent or has had a legal representative appointed.

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1994–present 42 U.S.C. § 9658The Public Health and Welfare · Actions under State law for damages from exposure to hazardous substances · in this section