Environmental
Which federal law governs the cleanup of contaminated sites in the United States and created the 'Superfund'?
AClean Air Act
BCERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)✓ Correct
CRCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
DClean Water Act
Explanation
CERCLA, passed in 1980, created the Superfund program to clean up contaminated sites. It established liability for cleanup costs and allows the EPA to pursue responsible parties, including current and former property owners.
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