Environmental
Under CERCLA (Superfund), which party is NOT potentially liable for cleanup costs at a contaminated Minnesota property?
ACurrent property owner who did not cause the contamination
BPrior owner who caused the contamination
CA bona fide prospective purchaser who conducted Phase I ESA prior to purchase✓ Correct
DTransporter of hazardous waste to the site
Explanation
CERCLA provides protection for bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPP) who conduct appropriate environmental due diligence (Phase I ESA) before purchasing. This protection allows development of contaminated Minnesota properties. Without the BFPP protection, strict liability would apply to all owners regardless of fault.
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