Environmental

In Tennessee, the Voluntary Cleanup Overview Program (VCOP) administered by TDEC is designed to:

AMandate cleanup of all contaminated sites statewide
BEncourage voluntary remediation of contaminated properties with regulatory oversight✓ Correct
CPenalize property owners for inherited contamination
DRestrict all development on brownfield sites

Explanation

Tennessee's VCOP allows property owners and developers to voluntarily clean up contaminated sites with TDEC oversight, receiving liability protections upon successful completion to encourage redevelopment.

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