Environmental

The federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) — commonly known as Superfund — does which of the following?

ARegulates the sale of residential properties near toxic waste sites
BEstablishes liability for cleanup of contaminated sites and creates a fund for remediation✓ Correct
CRequires licensees to test all properties for environmental hazards before listing
DProhibits development within 500 feet of any designated Superfund site

Explanation

CERCLA (Superfund) imposes liability for cleanup costs on current and past owners, operators, transporters, and generators of hazardous substances. It established a trust fund (the Superfund) for cleaning up sites when responsible parties cannot be identified or are insolvent.

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