Environmental
New Hampshire's Clean Air Act regulations administered by NHDES apply to real estate through:
AMandatory air quality testing in all real estate transactions
BPermitting requirements for activities that emit air pollutants, affecting industrial and commercial development✓ Correct
CProhibition of all fireplaces in new homes
DRequiring solar panels on all new construction
Explanation
NHDES enforces state and federal clean air requirements that affect commercial and industrial development through permitting for air emissions. This can impact development feasibility and property use for industrial sites.
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