Environmental
The EPA's 'Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act' (SARA) added which important protection for buyers?
AA. Required sellers to pay for cleanup before transfer
BB. Established the innocent landowner defense for buyers who conduct appropriate environmental due diligence✓ Correct
CC. Created a federal insurance fund for contaminated properties
DD. Required all closings to include an environmental report
Explanation
SARA added the innocent landowner defense to CERCLA, providing protection to buyers who conducted all appropriate inquiry prior to purchase and were not responsible for the contamination. This encourages due diligence through environmental assessments.
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