Environmental
CERCLA (Superfund) holds which parties potentially liable for hazardous waste cleanup costs?
AOnly the party that caused the contamination
BCurrent owners, past owners, generators, and transporters of hazardous substances✓ Correct
COnly government agencies
DOnly commercial property owners
Explanation
CERCLA imposes joint and several liability on current property owners, former owners, generators of hazardous substances, and transporters. An innocent purchaser defense is available to buyers who conduct proper due diligence.
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