The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) imposes criminal responsibility on a corporate officer even of relatively low rank who acts __________________ and is "in a position to detect, prevent, and abate a release of hazardous substances."

a. in a supervisory capacity
b. in a grossly negligent manner
c. with reckless indifference to consequences
d. knowingly and willfully


A

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