Environmental
CERCLA (the Superfund law) imposes liability for hazardous waste cleanup on:
AOnly the party that dumped the waste
BCurrent property owners, past owners, operators, and parties that arranged for disposal✓ Correct
COnly the federal government
DThe innocent purchaser, never the seller
Explanation
CERCLA imposes strict, joint, and several liability on potentially responsible parties (PRPs) including current owners, prior owners, operators, and arrangers. Nevada properties near mining or industrial sites may have CERCLA concerns.
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