Under CERCLA, who is potentially liable for the cleanup of a contaminated site?
A. Only the current property owner
B. The current property owner and any previous owners
C. Any person who generated, transported, or stored hazardous substances on the site
D. The local government where the site is located
Answer
Answer: C
CERCLA imposes liability on any person who generated, transported, or stored hazardous substances on a contaminated site, making them potentially responsible for cleanup costs.
