Environmental
Under Wisconsin law, a property owner who contracts with an independent contractor to dispose of hazardous waste illegally may still be liable under:
AOnly the contractor's insurance policy
BCERCLA's strict liability provisions for hazardous waste disposal✓ Correct
CWisconsin DATCP rules only
DNo liability — the contractor is solely responsible
Explanation
CERCLA imposes strict, joint and several liability on generators, transporters, and owners of disposal sites; even hiring an independent contractor does not eliminate the property owner's liability.
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