Environmental
Which type of Mississippi property is most likely to be subject to a 'voluntary cleanup agreement' (VCA) with MDEQ?
AA newly constructed single-family home
BA former industrial or commercial property with known or suspected soil or groundwater contamination✓ Correct
CA property in a 100-year floodplain
DA residential rental property with deferred maintenance
Explanation
Voluntary cleanup agreements are typically entered by owners or prospective purchasers of contaminated commercial or industrial properties (brownfields) who wish to clean up contamination under MDEQ oversight in exchange for liability protections.
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