David owns a plot of industrial land. He allows it to be used as a dump site for industrial waste. David eventually finds out that the waste is hazardous
In order to avoid trouble, he sells the land without disclosing to the new owner the issues regarding the hazardous waste. Since David is no longer the owner, will he be subject to investigation in the future? Give reasons for your answer.
Yes, David will be subject to investigation. Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), liability for cleanup extends beyond the immediate owner. So-called potentially responsible parties who may be also held liable include: 1 ) present owners or operators of a facility where hazardous materials are stored: 2 ) owners or operators at the time the waste was deposited there; 3 ) the hazardous waste generators; and 4 ) those who transported hazardous waste to the site.
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Which of the following is true about subsurface rights?
A) The surface rights and subsurface rights cannot be separated. B) The subsurface rights are considered personal property. C) The subsurface rights extend 100 yards below the surface. D) The most valuable subsurface rights in most instances are mineral rights.