Environmental
In NJ, a deed notice or 'institutional control' is used in the remediation of contaminated sites to:
ATransfer ownership to the NJ DEP
BRestrict future uses of the property to those that are protective of public health, informing future owners of contamination conditions✓ Correct
CEliminate the need for any cleanup
DAllow unrestricted residential development
Explanation
A deed notice is a recorded restriction placed on contaminated properties that limits future uses (e.g., no residential use) to those compatible with the level of cleanup completed, and alerts future owners to the contamination.
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