Environmental
A Pennsylvania commercial property owner who self-reports a release of hazardous material to PADEP may receive favorable treatment because:
ASelf-reporting always results in immunity from all liability
BVoluntary self-disclosure can result in reduced penalties and demonstrates cooperation, potentially qualifying for expedited remediation✓ Correct
CPADEP only pursues enforcement against parties who do not self-report
DSelf-reporting eliminates the obligation to remediate
Explanation
PADEP's enforcement discretion includes considering whether a party voluntarily self-reported a release. Self-reporting, combined with prompt remediation, can result in reduced or no civil penalties.
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