Environmental
What is a 'voluntary remediation agreement' (VRA) in Rhode Island?
AAn agreement between neighbors to clean up a shared yard
BA formal agreement with the Rhode Island DEM under which a party voluntarily cleans up a contaminated site under DEM oversight in exchange for regulatory certainty✓ Correct
CA CRMC permit for coastal habitat restoration
DA private insurance arrangement for environmental cleanup
Explanation
A VRA with the Rhode Island DEM formalizes a voluntary cleanup, providing the responsible party with an agreed-upon cleanup standard and regulatory oversight while offering a degree of liability protection upon satisfactory completion.
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