EnvironmentalIntermediateAlabama Exam

Under CERCLA (Superfund), who can be held liable for environmental cleanup costs?

AOnly the party who caused the contamination
BCurrent owners, past owners, and parties who arranged for disposal of hazardous substancesCorrect
COnly the current property owner
DOnly parties who knowingly caused contamination, as is typically expected in this situation

Why Current owners, past owners, and parties who arranged for disposal of hazardous substances Is Correct

Answer B: Current owners, past owners, and parties who arranged for disposal of hazardous substances

CERCLA imposes strict, joint and several liability on a broad class of potentially responsible parties (PRPs): current owners and operators, past owners and operators at the time of disposal, and generators/transporters of hazardous substances.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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