Environmental
Under CERCLA (Superfund), liability for environmental contamination on a Virginia property may attach to:
AOnly the party who caused the contamination
BCurrent and former owners, operators, and certain lenders✓ Correct
COnly the current property owner
DOnly parties listed in the deed of trust
Explanation
CERCLA imposes broad, joint and several liability on potentially responsible parties (PRPs), including current owners, former owners who disposed of hazardous substances, transporters, and generators.
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