Which of the following authorizes the federal government to take remedial action in response to a release of hazardous substances into the environment?

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The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, authorizes the federal government to take remedial action in response to a release or threatened release of hazardous substances into the environment, with the goal of protecting human health and the environment from the effects of such releases. The other laws listed (Solid Waste Disposal Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Clean Air Act) address specific environmental issues but do not have the same provisions for responding to hazardous substance releases.

Which of the Following Authorizes the Federal Government to Take