The Superfund Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), gives the federal government a mandate to ________.
A) establish marine sanctuaries in ocean waters as far seaward as the edge of the continental shelf
B) impose fines on buildings and offices that cause harm to their occupants due to indoor air pollution
C) cleanup hazardous wastes that have been spilled, stored, or abandoned
D) set standards on the toxic substances that can be used or sold

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The Superfund Act, also known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), mandates the cleanup of hazardous waste sites that have been abandoned, spilled, or present a threat to public health and the environment. It is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

The Superfund Act, Administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)