Environmental
In New York, a homeowner who discovers a leaking underground oil tank (UST) on their property is typically required to:
AReport it only if the leak reaches a neighboring property
BReport it to the NY DEC within 2 hours of discovery and take immediate action to stop the release and begin remediation✓ Correct
CSimply cap the tank and file a disclosure on the next property sale
DReport only to the local municipality
Explanation
Under New York law (Navigation Law Article 12 and ECL Article 17), petroleum spills from USTs must be reported to the NY DEC Spill Hotline within 2 hours of discovery. The property owner is responsible for stopping the release and remediating the contamination.
Related New York Environmental Questions
- New York City's 'LL97' (Local Law 97) requires buildings to transition away from fossil fuel heating systems over time. The primary compliance method for many buildings is:
- PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are found in real estate primarily in:
- Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from power lines are a concern in real estate because:
- A 'brownfield' site in New York is best described as:
- In New York, the 'Climate Mobilization Act' (Local Law 97) penalties for buildings that exceed emission caps are calculated as:
- Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that enters homes primarily:
- The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) governs:
- In New York, a developer building on a remediated brownfield site should ensure that:
Practice More New York Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free New York Quiz →