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Chapter 5 — Industry Considerations Related to Asset Retirement Obligations and Environmental Obligations

5.1 Introduction

5.1 Introduction

This chapter provides further background and guidance on AROs (and in some cases, environmental remediation liabilities) commonly encountered by companies in various industries. Refer to the detailed accounting discussions in Chapters 3 and 4 for guidance on the initial and subsequent recognition and measurement of environmental remediation liabilities and AROs.