Which of these factors makes a site a Superfund site?
A. An active chemical spill on the site
B. An EPA designation of a necessary cleanup
C. A previous chemical spill at the site
D. Site location in a designated wetlands area
Answer (2)
A Superfund site is primarily designated by an EPA determination of necessary cleanup due to significant contamination. While previous spills and the location in wetlands may be relevant, they do not automatically categorize a site as Superfund. The key factor remains the formal EPA assessment of environmental risk. ;
The primary factor that makes a site a Superfund site is the EPA's designation of a necessary cleanup, which is based on contamination levels. Previous spills or the site's location may raise concerns but are not sufficient alone for such designation. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
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