The main objective of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act was to ensure that _____
A)companies that generated hazardous wastes pay to clean up any wastes that are improperly disposed.
B)individuals who dispose garbage and other hazardous wastes in rivers pay for the cleanup of rivers.
C)automobile emissions are reduced by 90 percent.
D)all waste products are converted into reusable materials.
E)harmful pesticides are not used by farmers.

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The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (commonly known as Superfund) was enacted to ensure that companies that generate hazardous waste are responsible for paying to clean up any wastes that are improperly disposed of. It establishes a trust fund to provide for the cleanup of contaminated sites in cases where the responsible party cannot be identified or cannot afford to pay for the cleanup.

The Main Objective of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act