Environmental
Under CERCLA, which of the following parties can be held liable for cleanup of a contaminated site?
AOnly the party that caused the contamination
BCurrent and past owners, operators, generators, and transporters of hazardous substances✓ Correct
COnly the current property owner
DOnly the EPA-designated responsible party
Explanation
CERCLA imposes liability broadly on potentially responsible parties (PRPs), including current and past owners/operators, generators who arranged for disposal, and transporters of hazardous substances.
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