Environmental
Which of the following environmental laws gives Florida citizens the right to sue polluters who contaminate navigable waters?
ACERCLA
BClean Water Act Section 505 (citizen suit provision)✓ Correct
CNEPA
DFlorida's Right to Farm Act
Explanation
The Clean Water Act contains a citizen suit provision (Section 505) allowing any citizen to file suit against polluters who violate the Act's requirements regarding discharges into navigable waters, providing an important enforcement tool beyond government action.
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