Environmental
A buyer discovers that soil on a property they are purchasing is contaminated with PCBs. Under CERCLA, which parties could potentially be held liable for cleanup costs?
AOnly the current property owner
BOnly the party who originally caused the contamination
CCurrent owners, past owners, and parties who arranged for disposal of the hazardous substance✓ Correct
DOnly the federal government
Explanation
Under CERCLA's liability framework, potentially responsible parties (PRPs) include current and past property owners, operators, transporters, and parties who arranged for disposal of hazardous substances.
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