Environmental
The NJ DEP's Natural Resource Damage (NRD) program allows the state to seek compensation from responsible parties for injuries to natural resources (groundwater, ecosystems) caused by contamination. This is relevant to NJ real estate because:
AOnly government agencies are affected
BNRD claims can follow contaminated properties and affect transaction economics, as cleanup costs may not fully account for NRD liability✓ Correct
COnly affects properties already on the Superfund list
DNRD is only a federal issue
Explanation
NRD liability is separate from cleanup costs. The NJ DEP may pursue NRD claims against responsible parties even after site remediation, potentially adding unexpected financial liability that buyers and their attorneys should consider in NJ environmental due diligence.
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