Environmental
What is an 'environmental covenant' in Rhode Island?
AA deed restriction prohibiting farming near wetlands
BA legally binding land use restriction recorded against a property to ensure institutional controls for contaminated sites remain in place✓ Correct
CA CRMC requirement for all coastal properties
DA conservation easement for nature preserves
Explanation
An environmental covenant (under ASTM/UECA standards) is a recorded land use restriction ensuring that institutional controls required as part of a contaminated site cleanup remain in effect—for example, restricting groundwater use or requiring a cap to stay in place.
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