Environmental
What is a 'voluntary cleanup program' under Pennsylvania's Act 2 and what benefits does it provide?
AA program where community volunteers assist with brownfield cleanup
BA program allowing property owners and developers to voluntarily remediate contaminated sites and receive liability protection (release from further remediation obligation) upon achieving DEP-approved cleanup standards✓ Correct
CPennsylvania's community service program for environmental violators
DA federal EPA program adopted by Pennsylvania for Superfund site remediation
Explanation
Pennsylvania's Act 2 Voluntary Cleanup Program allows property owners, prospective purchasers, and developers to voluntarily investigate and remediate contaminated properties under DEP oversight. Upon achieving approved cleanup standards, participants receive: a release from DEP's remediation requirement, liability protection from citizen suits for the remediated contamination, and a statutory covenant not to sue from the Commonwealth. These protections facilitate brownfield redevelopment by providing certainty about future liability.
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