EnvironmentalIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is a 'brownfield' in Delaware real estate?

AA large farm parcel being converted to residential use

BAn abandoned or underused commercial or industrial site with known or suspected contamination that may complicate redevelopmentCorrect

CA wetland area that has been illegally filled

DAn agricultural property with soil depletion issues

Why An abandoned or underused commercial or industrial site with known or suspected contamination that may complicate redevelopment Is Correct

Answer B: An abandoned or underused commercial or industrial site with known or suspected contamination that may complicate redevelopment

Brownfields are abandoned or underused commercial/industrial sites where redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination. Delaware has state brownfield programs to facilitate cleanup and redevelopment of these properties, converting liabilities into productive community assets.

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