Environmental
CERCLA (Superfund) gives the federal government authority to:
ASet property tax rates near contaminated sites
BClean up hazardous waste sites and recover costs from responsible parties✓ Correct
CLicense all environmental inspectors in Maine
DZone land near industrial facilities
Explanation
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) authorizes the federal government to clean up hazardous waste sites and pursue cost recovery from potentially responsible parties, including current and former property owners.
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