When EPA Expends Money to Clean Up a Toxic Waste

question 76

Multiple Choice

When EPA expends money to clean up a toxic waste dump under CERCLA it has legal authority to recover its costs from:

• A)tax on chemicals and feedstock.
• B)the state in question.
• C)the responsible party or parties.
• D)the "Superfund."

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