Selling a site where hazardous wastes were disposed of relieves the seller-and the buyer-of liability for the clean up, as does merging with or buying a corporation that has not violated Superfund.

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Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, both current and former owners or operators of a site where hazardous substances were disposed of can be held liable for cleanup costs, regardless of whether the property changes hands. Merging with or acquiring a corporation does not automatically relieve the new entity of liability for past environmental violations.

Selling a Site Where Hazardous Wastes Were Disposed of Relieves