Environmental
Under CERCLA (Superfund), who can be held liable for cleanup of a contaminated site?
AOnly the current property owner
BOnly the party who caused the contamination
CCurrent owners, former owners, generators, and transporters of hazardous substances✓ Correct
DOnly the federal government
Explanation
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) imposes joint and several liability on a broad group of potentially responsible parties (PRPs), including current owners, former owners, generators of hazardous waste, and transporters — regardless of fault.
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