There are some provisions dealing with the liability of environmental tort in the "Tort Liability Law of the People's Republic of China",which provides the legal basis for the relief of environmental tort by private law.However,these provisions appear to be imperfect because of the complexity of the environmental tort.Thus,how to implement these provisions in the judicial practice is a major issue confronted with the legal circles.This articl explores the composition of tort liablity,the burden of proof,the third party's fault and other issues from the perspective of the legislative interpretation,attempting to enhance the enforceability of Tort Liability Law of People's Republic of China in the judicial practice and provide a reference for the relief of the environmental tort by private law.