Environmental
In Minnesota, a property owner who discovers underground fuel oil contamination from a former heating oil tank should:
ACover the contamination with fresh soil and sell the property
BReport the release to the MPCA and pursue cleanup, potentially using the Petrofund program for eligible costs✓ Correct
COnly address it if a buyer requests remediation
DDisclose it only to the buyer's agent, not the buyer
Explanation
Petroleum releases from former heating oil tanks must be reported to the MPCA. Minnesota's Petrofund program provides cost-sharing assistance for cleanup of petroleum releases from residential and certain commercial heating oil tanks.
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