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Question 1 of 20
What is the primary distinction between the regulatory focus of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)?
A.
RCRA regulates current and future waste management, while CERCLA addresses the cleanup of past contamination.
B.
RCRA focuses on air pollution from waste, while CERCLA focuses on water contamination.
C.
RCRA is a strictly criminal statute, while CERCLA is exclusively civil.
D.
RCRA applies only to federal facilities, while CERCLA applies only to private industry.
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