Question

State and federal control of land uses has increased greatly over the past 40 years due in part to an increased awareness of environmental hazards. Which of the following federal environmental control laws was responsible for establishing the "Superfund" to finance emergency responses and cleanups of abandoned and unregulated waste dumps?
A. Clean Water Act
B. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
C. Toxic Substances Control Act
D.Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that this "Superfund" that is being mentioned is known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act. This was an act created in 1980, and administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the main focus of cleaning up sites that have been contaminated with different hazardous materials.