Environmental
In Idaho, what is a 'petroleum contaminated soil' (PCS) site?
AAny agricultural land that has been fertilized
BA site where soil has been contaminated by petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, or heating oil releases from USTs or spills✓ Correct
CA gas station currently in operation
DLand with naturally occurring petroleum deposits
Explanation
PCS sites involve soil contaminated by petroleum releases, typically from leaking underground storage tanks (USTs), spills, or pipeline leaks. Idaho DEQ regulates cleanup of PCS sites under state petroleum storage tank programs.
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