CERCLA (Superfund) imposes liability for hazardous waste cleanup on which parties?
Why Current owners, past owners, transporters, and generators of hazardous substances Is Correct
Answer C: Current owners, past owners, transporters, and generators 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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Key Terms to Know
The power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
Right of First RefusalA contractual right giving a party the opportunity to match any offer received before the owner can accept it from a third party.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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