Environmental
An Arizona property owner discovers their well water is contaminated by a neighboring industrial facility. Under CERCLA, the facility owner may be liable as a:
APotentially Responsible Party (PRP)✓ Correct
BListed Polluter under EPA Schedule A
CSecondary Environmental Agent
DNon-regulated private party
Explanation
CERCLA (Superfund) imposes liability on Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) including current and past owners, operators, and those who arranged for disposal of hazardous substances. Groundwater contamination from an industrial facility creates PRP liability.
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