Environmental
The primary federal law governing the cleanup of contaminated properties and holding responsible parties liable for hazardous waste cleanup is:
AThe Clean Water Act
BCERCLA (the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)✓ Correct
CRESPA
DThe National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Explanation
CERCLA (also known as Superfund) authorizes the federal government to clean up contaminated sites and hold potentially responsible parties (including past and current property owners) strictly liable for cleanup costs. In Alaska, this is particularly relevant due to the legacy of military and industrial contamination.
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