Environmental
CERCLA liability for contamination is notable because it can be imposed on:
AOnly the party who caused the contamination
BOnly the current property owner
CPotentially any current or past owner, operator, transporter, or arranger of hazardous substances✓ Correct
DOnly government entities
Explanation
CERCLA imposes broad liability including potentially on current and past property owners, site operators, transporters, and arrangers of hazardous substances, regardless of fault.
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