Environmental
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) found in older transformers or building materials in Minnesota are regulated under:
ARESPA
BTSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)✓ Correct
CThe Fair Housing Act
DThe Minnesota Real Estate License Law
Explanation
PCBs are regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). PCBs were used in electrical equipment and some building materials until they were banned in 1979. Their presence in older commercial buildings in Minnesota may require disclosure and specialized abatement procedures.
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