Environmental
What does 'brownfield redevelopment' require in Oregon before construction can begin?
ANo environmental work if the property is rezoned
BPhase I and potentially Phase II ESAs, DEQ oversight of cleanup, and a No Further Action (NFA) letter from DEQ before construction✓ Correct
COnly a building permit from the local government
DA federal EPA approval regardless of contamination level
Explanation
Oregon brownfield redevelopment typically requires: Phase I ESA (records review and site inspection), potentially Phase II ESA (soil/groundwater sampling if RECs found), cleanup under DEQ oversight if contamination is confirmed, and a No Further Action (NFA) letter from Oregon DEQ confirming cleanup meets standards. Only after receiving NFA clearance can developers proceed confidently with construction.
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