Environmental

A Nebraska property owner discovers a buried 55-gallon drum on their agricultural land. The appropriate first step is:

ADig up and remove the drum immediately
BHire a licensed environmental consultant to assess the situation✓ Correct
CNotify the county assessor
DBackfill the area and monitor

Explanation

Discovering unknown buried drums requires professional assessment before any action. A licensed environmental consultant can determine contents, assess contamination risk, and develop an appropriate response plan compliant with NDEE requirements.

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