Environmental
What is 'environmental covenant' (Activity and Use Limitation) in Delaware cleanup law?
AA covenant between adjacent landowners to prevent pollution migration
BA recorded legal instrument restricting future land uses on a remediated site to ensure the remedial action remains protective of public health✓ Correct
CA covenant between developer and DNREC for future monitoring
DA deed restriction preventing sale of contaminated property
Explanation
An environmental covenant (AUL — Activity and Use Limitation) is a recorded document that restricts specific future land uses on a remediated property (e.g., no residential use, no groundwater well installation) to maintain the effectiveness of the cleanup over time.
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