Environmental
A Virginia property near a dry cleaner is found to have soil contamination from PCE (perchloroethylene). Which federal law primarily governs the cleanup?
ARCRA (ongoing regulated waste)
BCERCLA (Superfund)✓ Correct
CTSCA
DClean Water Act
Explanation
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) governs the cleanup of contaminated sites, including those with chlorinated solvents like PCE from dry cleaners. RCRA governs ongoing hazardous waste management.
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