Environmental

In Montana, a new residential subdivision proposed on land that was previously used as a railroad yard should undergo:

AStandard residential building permit review only
BPhase I and likely Phase II Environmental Site Assessments due to the high likelihood of contamination from petroleum products, solvents, and heavy metals common at railroad sites✓ Correct
COnly a soil test for foundation purposes
DFederal railroad decommissioning review exclusively

Explanation

Former railroad yards are high-priority sites for environmental investigation. They commonly have contamination from diesel fuel, lubricants, solvents (TCE), heavy metals, and creosote-treated wood.

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