Environmental
Which federal law governs the cleanup of hazardous waste sites in Minnesota, including the creation of the 'Superfund'?
ARCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
BCERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)✓ Correct
CTSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
DThe Clean Air Act
Explanation
CERCLA (Superfund) governs the cleanup of hazardous waste sites in the U.S., including Minnesota's numerous Superfund sites. It establishes liability, funds cleanup, and authorizes the EPA to force responsible parties to pay for remediation. The MPCA administers CERCLA and state cleanup programs in Minnesota.
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