### Question
How does COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY define alternative or innovative treatment technologies?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9660*, **alternative or innovative treatment technologies** is defined as:

> those technologies, including proprietary or patented methods, which permanently alter the composition of hazardous waste through chemical, biological, or physical means so as to significantly reduce the toxicity, mobility, or volume (or any combination thereof) of the hazardous waste or contaminated materials being treated

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9660*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

