Environmental
What is a deed restriction for environmental mitigation in Nevada?
AA restriction on selling contaminated property
BAn institutional control recorded in the deed to restrict property use (e.g., no residential use, no groundwater wells) as a condition of regulatory closure for a contaminated site✓ Correct
CA standard deed provision in desert communities
DA NDEP-mandated restriction on all commercial properties
Explanation
Environmental deed restrictions (institutional controls) are recorded against a property to restrict uses that might expose people to residual contamination. For example, a restriction prohibiting residential use or installation of groundwater wells may be required as part of a contaminated site's closure in Nevada.
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