Environmental
A Kentucky property owner discovers an underground oil tank that has been leaking. The owner should immediately:
ACover the tank and sell the property as-is
BNotify the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and begin remediation✓ Correct
CRemove the tank themselves to avoid regulatory attention
DDisclose the leak only if asked by a buyer
Explanation
A leaking underground storage tank must be reported to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (Division of Underground Storage Tanks) and remediation must begin. Self-reporting and prompt remediation can limit liability.
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