Environmental
The 'innocent landowner defense' under CERCLA requires a prospective purchaser to conduct:
ANo investigation at all
BAll Appropriate Inquiries (AAI), typically fulfilled by a Phase I ESA✓ Correct
CA full Phase II environmental sampling program
DA government-certified environmental audit
Explanation
To qualify for CERCLA's innocent landowner defense, a buyer must have conducted All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) before purchasing the property, typically fulfilled by a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) meeting ASTM E1527-21 standards.
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