EnvironmentalIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A former dry cleaning site in downtown Raleigh with soil contamination from PCE (tetrachloroethylene) is being redeveloped. The developer must obtain a Brownfields Agreement from:

AThe NCREC
BThe NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)Correct
CThe EPA directly
DThe local building permits department, in most cases

Why The NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Is Correct

Answer B: The NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)

NC Brownfields Agreements are issued by NCDEQ's Brownfields Program, providing liability protection to prospective purchasers who agree to remediate contaminated sites for specific intended uses.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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