EnvironmentalIntermediateArizona Exam

A property in Arizona that has a 'Superfund' (CERCLA) designation on the National Priorities List (NPL) indicates:

AThe property has been accepted into the federal brownfields program and is eligible for EPA grants covering up to 80% of the cost of assessment and cleanup
BThe property is among the nation's most contaminated sites, requiring long-term cleanup funded by potentially responsible parties or the federal Superfund programCorrect
CThe property has been transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as mitigation for off-site wetland destruction and is permanently protected from development
DThe property is eligible for a 15-year tax abatement under the Arizona Brownfields Tax Incentive Program administered by the Arizona Department of Revenue

Why The property is among the nation's most contaminated sites, requiring long-term cleanup funded by potentially responsible parties or the federal Superfund program Is Correct

Answer B: The property is among the nation's most contaminated sites, requiring long-term cleanup funded by potentially responsible parties or the federal Superfund program

Superfund sites (CERCLA/NPL sites) are severely contaminated properties where the EPA has prioritized cleanup. Arizona has several NPL sites including the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport area and various mining and industrial sites.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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