EnvironmentalIntermediateDelaware Exam

The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) amended CERCLA to:

ALimit liability for current property owners
BExpand cleanup standards, increase funding, and add innocent landowner protectionsCorrect
CRequire environmental impact statements for all sales
DTransfer liability to local governments

Why Expand cleanup standards, increase funding, and add innocent landowner protections Is Correct

Answer B: Expand cleanup standards, increase funding, and add innocent landowner protections

SARA (1986) expanded CERCLA's scope, increased funding for cleanups, strengthened enforcement, and added the innocent landowner defense, allowing purchasers who conducted due diligence to avoid liability.

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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