Asked by Ruben Martinez on May 20, 2024

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Using funds obtained through taxes on certain businesses, Superfund

A) pays for the clean up of hazardous waste disposal sites.
B) reimburses polluters who correct environmental violations.
C) conducts environmental compliance audits of government operations.
D) all of the choices.

Superfund

A federal government program established to fund the cleanup of toxic waste sites.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites

Hazardous waste disposal sites are facilities designated for the safe treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes, ensuring environmental protection and public health safety.

Environmental Violations

Acts that go against regulations designed to protect the environment, such as illegal dumping of waste or emissions exceeding legal limits.

  • Comprehend the function and funding of environmental cleanup efforts, specifically the Superfund.
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Joaquinsito ParialMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
Superfund, officially known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), was established to address abandoned hazardous waste sites and pays for the cleanup of these sites using funds obtained through taxes on the chemical and petroleum industries.