Environmental
A NJ property owner discovers oil tank contamination from a decommissioned underground storage tank. Who is responsible for remediation?
AOnly the original installer of the tank
BThe current property owner (and potentially prior owners) under NJ's strict liability Spill Act✓ Correct
CThe NJ DEP pays for all cleanup
DResponsibility is optional
Explanation
Under NJ's Spill Compensation and Control Act, liability for contamination cleanup is strict (no fault required), joint, and several. The current owner—and potentially prior owners—can be held responsible for full remediation costs.
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