Environmental
A Montana property owner near Billings discovers that their property has been contaminated by a neighboring petroleum storage facility. Under CERCLA, who may be liable?
AOnly the party that caused the contamination
BThe current property owner, past property owners, operators, and parties who arranged for disposal—potentially all jointly and severally liable✓ Correct
COnly the company that installed the storage tanks
DOnly the property owner at the time contamination first occurred
Explanation
CERCLA imposes strict, joint and several liability on potentially responsible parties (PRPs) including current and past owners, operators, and those who arranged for disposal. Multiple parties may all be fully liable.
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