During an inspection of a large industrial facility, the inspector discovers that a storage tank has been leaking petroleum into the soil for an unknown period. Under CERCLA, who bears primary liability for cleanup costs?
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A
Only the current owner of the facility
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B
Only the party that operated the facility when the release occurred
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C
Potentially any current owner, past owner, operator, or transporter associated with the hazardous substance
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D
Only the company that manufactured the storage tank