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1. 1. CERCLA is comprehensive legislation dealing with the regulation of fundraising by charities.

True False

2. CERCLA was enacted in late 2000 after the discovery of hazardous materials on school grounds.

True False

3. CERCLA is commonly known as Superfund.

True False

4. The basic purpose of CERCLA was to locate, investigate, and clean up the worst sites across the country.

True False

5. The "polluter pays" principle means that only the polluter of the property is responsible for the cleanup costs.

True False

6. The IRS administers the CERCLA program.

True False

7. Under CERCLA, a "PRP" is a person related to the polluter.

True False

8. CERCLA provides that there are up to 12 classes of PRPs.

True False

9. In order to be liable under CERCLA, the government must only show negligence on the part of the polluter.

True False

10. An owner, director or shareholder may be held liable under CERCLA.

True False

Basic Quiz - 5.2.1 CERCLA