Environmental
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) established the 'Superfund' to:
AFund flood insurance for Gulf Coast homeowners
BFinance the cleanup of hazardous waste sites and hold responsible parties liable✓ Correct
CCompensate homeowners for property value losses from environmental regulations
DProvide low-interest loans for environmental improvements
Explanation
CERCLA (Superfund) provides federal authority and funding to clean up contaminated sites and holds liable parties (current and past owners, operators, generators, and transporters) responsible for cleanup costs.
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