Environmental
A property with a fuel oil storage tank that has leaked into the soil would most likely require:
AA Phase I ESA only
BPhase II testing (soil and groundwater sampling) and likely remediation✓ Correct
CA zoning variance
DNCREC disclosure only
Explanation
Known or suspected contamination (such as a leaking oil tank) requires Phase II investigation (actual soil and groundwater testing) and possibly remediation before the property can be sold or developed.
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