The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) imposes criminal responsibility on a corporate officer even of relatively low rank who acts __________________ and is "in a position to detect, prevent, and abate a release of hazardous substances."
A) in a supervisory capacity
B) in a grossly negligent manner
C) with reckless indifference to consequences
D) knowingly and willfully
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