EnvironmentalIntermediateArizona Exam

When an Arizona environmental report identifies a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC), it means:

AThe property is definitively contaminated and ADEQ-mandated cleanup is legally required before any deed can be transferred or building permits can be issued

BThere is evidence or the likelihood of hazardous substances at the property that may require further investigationCorrect

CThe property has been tested by an environmental engineer and found to meet all applicable ADEQ soil and groundwater cleanup standards for the intended land use

DThe property's contamination has been fully remediated under ADEQ oversight and a No Further Action determination has been issued confirming the site is clean

Why There is evidence or the likelihood of hazardous substances at the property that may require further investigation Is Correct

Answer B: There is evidence or the likelihood of hazardous substances at the property that may require further investigation

A REC is a condition indicative of the presence or likely presence of hazardous substances that may affect value and health. It warrants further investigation (Phase II ESA) but does not confirm contamination.

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