Who pays for the cleanup of toxic sites on the Superfund National Priorities List?
A) those who transported wastes to the site
B) those who dumped wastes on the site
C) prior owners of the site
D) current owners of the site
E) all of these choices are correct

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All of these choices are correct. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), which created the Superfund program, holds responsible parties accountable for the costs of cleanup activities. This includes those who transported or disposed of hazardous waste on the site, prior owners of the site, and current owners of the site. In some cases, the responsible party may no longer exist or is unable to pay for the cleanup, in which case the costs may be covered by government funds.

Who Pays for the Cleanup of Toxic Sites on the Superfund