Reasonable and necessary expenditures definition

Reasonable and necessary expenditures means expenditures for the cleanup of environmental damage performed in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and which are essential in determining the extent of contamination, in conducting release response or remediation, or which compensate third parties for resulting bodily injury and property damage. The Commission shall consider such expenditures reasonable and necessary to the extent that they are sufficiently documented, are performed in an efficient manner considering comparable costs for labor, equipment, and materials, and utilize cost-efficient methods.