Environmental
A Virginia property that contained a dry cleaning operation now has elevated PCE (tetrachloroethylene) in the soil. The responsible party under CERCLA is:
AOnly the current property owner
BPotentially the current owner, prior owners, and the dry cleaning operator✓ Correct
COnly the dry cleaning operator
DThe Virginia DEQ only
Explanation
CERCLA imposes joint and several liability broadly. Current property owners, prior owners during disposal operations, and the operator of the dry cleaning business can all be held responsible for cleanup costs.
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