Environmental
CERCLA (Superfund) imposes liability for environmental cleanup costs on:
AOnly the party who caused the contamination
BCurrent owners, past owners, and those who transported hazardous substances✓ Correct
CThe federal government exclusively
DNeighboring property owners
Explanation
CERCLA (the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) imposes broad 'joint and several' liability on current and past owners, operators, transporters, and generators of hazardous waste.
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