Dupes of Hazard, Inc. is the principally responsible party (PRP) in a hazardous substance spill. The company reaches a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding liability and cleanup before the cleanup efforts begin. Dupes of Hazard and the EPA will now

ask a court to issue a preliminary injunction specifying the actions to be taken.

ask a court to issue a permanent injunction specifying the actions to be taken.

enter into a binding agreement called a consent decree specifying the actions to be taken.

enter into a non-binding consent decree detailing the plan and who bears which costs.