Environmental
What is Oregon's 'voluntary cleanup program' (VCP) designed to do?
ARequire all property sellers to clean up any environmental contamination before listing
BAllow voluntary cleanup of contaminated properties with DEQ oversight, providing liability protection upon completion✓ Correct
CProvide government funding for all environmental cleanups in Oregon
DRequire buyers to assume environmental liability for all purchased properties
Explanation
Oregon DEQ's Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) allows property owners, prospective buyers, and others to voluntarily clean up contaminated sites with DEQ oversight. Participants receive regulatory certainty and may receive a 'no further action' letter upon completion, which can facilitate property sales and redevelopment of brownfield sites.
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