Environmental
New York's 'Environmental Easement' program is designed to:
AProvide public access to private waterfront property
BPlace permanent restrictions on the use of remediated brownfield sites to ensure that institutional controls limiting exposure to residual contamination are maintained✓ Correct
CProtect agricultural land from residential development
DPreserve scenic corridors along highways
Explanation
A New York Environmental Easement is a legal instrument recorded on a remediated brownfield property to restrict its use in accordance with the cleanup standards achieved. For example, if a site was remediated for commercial use, the easement prohibits future residential use that could expose residents to residual contamination.
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