Environmental
A Mississippi commercial property buyer discovers a 'drum graveyard' (multiple buried drums) during construction. Their obligations include:
ARemoving the drums themselves and selling the contents
BStopping work, assessing the contents, and notifying MDEQ if hazardous substances are found✓ Correct
CCovering the drums with concrete and proceeding with construction
DReporting the discovery to MREC only
Explanation
Discovering buried drums during construction requires work stoppage in the affected area, environmental assessment of the contents, and notification of MDEQ (and potentially EPA) if hazardous materials are found. Proceeding without proper assessment could create serious liability.
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