Environmental
Underground storage tanks (USTs) at Louisiana gas stations and industrial sites can cause environmental liability concerns because:
AThey increase property insurance premiums
BLeaking USTs can contaminate soil and groundwater, creating significant cleanup liability and reducing property value✓ Correct
CFederal law prohibits property sales near USTs
DUSTs are subject to special property tax surcharges in Louisiana
Explanation
Leaking underground storage tanks can contaminate soil and groundwater with petroleum products or other hazardous chemicals, creating expensive cleanup liability under federal and Louisiana environmental laws.
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