With no explanation, chose the best option from "A", "B", "C" or "D". evaluated as a whole, [it] is in substantial compliance with the applicable requirements [of the NCP] and results in a CERCLA-quality cleanup.” 40 C.F.R. § 300.700(c)(3)(i). See 40 C.F.R. § 300.700(c)(4) (a party that “substantially complies” with the requirements of the NCP may pursue a cost-recovery action); Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. v. East Bay Regional Park District, 135 F.Supp.2d 1071, 1100 (N.D.Cal.2001) (stating that the EPA shifted to this flexible “case-by-case” standard “to avoid discouraging private parties from cleaning up hazardous wastes for fear that recovery of their costs would later be precluded by less than perfect compliance with the NCP,” citing 55 Fed.Reg. 8792-94). See also Louisiana-Pacific Corp. v. ASARCO, Inc., 24 F.3d 1565, 1576 (9th Cir.1994) (<HOLDING>). Actions are not consid ered inconsistent with

A: holding that waiver of federal tort claims act sovereign immunity is conditioned upon strict compliance with exhaustion requirement
B: holding that strict compliance is not required
C: holding that notice not required because cercla is a strict liability statute
D: recognizing that strict compliance with  1557 is required
B.