Environmental
A Colorado property owner discovers an old oil drum buried in the backyard. Under CERCLA, potential liability for cleanup costs may fall on:
AOnly the person who buried the drum originally
BThe current owner, even if they did not cause the contamination✓ Correct
CThe county government where the property is located
DThe drum's manufacturer
Explanation
CERCLA imposes liability on current property owners regardless of whether they caused the contamination. This 'innocent landowner' exposure is one reason why environmental due diligence (Phase I ESA) is critical in Colorado property transactions.
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