Which of the following acts contains provisions that attempt to reduce the amount of pollution at the point of origin, rather than mitigating the damage caused by the production and release of pollutants into the environment?
A) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
B) Superfund Act
C) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
D) Clean Water Act
E) Pollution Prevention Act

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The Pollution Prevention Act focuses on reducing the amount of pollution generated at the source, rather than just cleaning up or mitigating the damage caused by pollutants after they are released into the environment. The other options focus on cleanup and remediation efforts after pollution has already occurred.

Which of the Following Acts Contains Provisions That Attempt to Reduce