Environmental
What is an 'environmental easement' and how does it differ from a conservation easement in Rhode Island?
AThey are the same document
BAn environmental easement restricts land use to protect human health and the environment at contaminated sites; a conservation easement protects natural resources at clean sites✓ Correct
CAn environmental easement is enforced by CRMC; a conservation easement by DEM
DA conservation easement is permanent; an environmental easement expires after cleanup
Explanation
An environmental easement (or environmental covenant) restricts land use at a contaminated site as part of risk management for residual contamination. A conservation easement is a voluntary tool to protect natural, scenic, or agricultural resources on uncontaminated land.
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