Environmental
In Michigan, a 'consent order' with EGLE for contaminated site cleanup:
AReleases the owner from all future liability
BIs a legally enforceable agreement establishing the scope, schedule, and standards for environmental cleanup✓ Correct
CIs only required for federal Superfund sites
DAutomatically transfers liability to the state
Explanation
A consent order (or consent decree) with EGLE is a binding legal agreement specifying the cleanup scope, schedule, and standards for a contaminated Michigan property. Compliance with the order provides regulatory certainty but does not fully release third-party liability.
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