Environmental
Which federal law regulates the disclosure and remediation of hazardous substances in real property transactions?
AClean Water Act
BCERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)✓ Correct
CFair Housing Act
DRESPA
Explanation
CERCLA (Superfund) is the primary federal law governing hazardous substance cleanup and imposes liability on property owners for remediation costs. It is relevant to Nevada properties near mining operations, which historically used hazardous chemicals.
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