The Pow Chemical Company operates a large manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. Billy, the plant manager, has knowingly caused sulfuric acid from the facility to be dumped into the Mississippi River for several years. Which statement is the best response?

A. The Pow Chemical Company is liable for Billys criminal acts.

B. Billy is solely liable for the dumping of sulfuric acid into the river.

C. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible since the dumping happened over an extended period of time and they should have detected it.

D. Sulfuric acid helps to control algae from growing in the river and keeps barge shipping open.