Environmental
A Maine buyer's Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is completed and the report contains a 'Recognized Environmental Condition' (REC). What should happen next?
AThe buyer should immediately cancel the purchase
BThe parties should typically negotiate and consider a Phase II ESA (sampling and analysis) to characterize the REC✓ Correct
CThe MREC must be notified
DThe seller must clean up immediately at their cost
Explanation
A REC in a Phase I report indicates potential contamination that needs further investigation. The typical next step is a Phase II ESA involving soil and groundwater sampling to determine whether contamination actually exists and its extent.
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