Environmental
Under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, who is primarily responsible for remediating contaminated property?
AThe current property owner regardless of fault✓ Correct
BOnly the party who caused the contamination
CThe Illinois EPA exclusively
DThe municipal government where the property is located
Explanation
Under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, the current property owner can be held liable for contamination even if they didn't cause it (strict liability). This is similar to federal CERCLA. Property owners should conduct due diligence (Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments) before purchasing to identify potential contamination issues.
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