Environmental
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the 'State Superfund' program for properties that:
AAre exempt from federal CERCLA requirements
BHave contamination that poses risks to public health but may not qualify for federal Superfund listing✓ Correct
CAre owned by the state government
DContain only underground storage tanks
Explanation
Texas's State Superfund program (under the Solid Waste Disposal Act) addresses contaminated sites that pose health or environmental risks. Sites that don't qualify for federal CERCLA Superfund listing may be addressed under the state program. TCEQ has authority to require investigation and cleanup and can recover costs from responsible parties.
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