Environmental
In Alabama, who is responsible for remediating contaminated property under CERCLA?
AOnly the original polluter
BPotentially responsible parties (PRPs), including current owners, past owners, and those who disposed of hazardous waste✓ Correct
COnly the state government
DThe subsequent purchaser only if they had actual knowledge
Explanation
CERCLA imposes joint and several liability on all potentially responsible parties (PRPs), including current owners, past owners, transporters, and generators of hazardous waste.
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Key Terms to Know
Joint Tenancy
Co-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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