Property Ownership

Property Ownership Practice Question

Under CERCLA, which parties can be held liable for hazardous waste cleanup?
A
Only the party who caused the contamination
B
Only current property owners
C
Current owners, past owners, generators, and transporters of hazardous substances
D
Only commercial property owners
Explanation

CERCLA imposes strict, joint and several liability on current owners, past owners, generators of hazardous substances, and transporters. This means any potentially responsible party can be held liable for the entire cleanup cost, regardless of fault.

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