Environmental
Under CERCLA, which party can be held liable for cleanup costs at a contaminated site?
AOnly the party that caused the contamination
BOnly the current property owner
CAll potentially responsible parties, including past owners and operators, generators, and transporters of hazardous waste✓ Correct
DOnly the government agency that permitted the activity
Explanation
CERCLA imposes broad liability on 'potentially responsible parties' (PRPs), including: current owners and operators, past owners/operators at the time of disposal, generators of hazardous substances, and transporters. Liability is joint and several, strict, and retroactive.
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