Environmental
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) governs:
AThe cleanup of existing hazardous waste sites
BThe generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste✓ Correct
CAir quality standards near industrial facilities
DLead paint disclosure in residential properties
Explanation
RCRA governs the 'cradle-to-grave' management of hazardous waste — from generation through transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal. CERCLA (Superfund) addresses cleanup of abandoned or historical contaminated sites.
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