Environmental
Tennessee has several Superfund (CERCLA) National Priority List sites. A real estate professional should advise buyers near such sites to:
AIgnore it since Superfund sites are always fully remediated before the list
BInvestigate the site status through TDEC and EPA databases and consult environmental professionals✓ Correct
COnly purchase if the site is more than 1 mile away
DFile a TDEC complaint before making an offer
Explanation
Properties near Superfund sites may have contamination concerns, stigma, and value impacts. Buyers should investigate site status through EPA's Superfund database and TDEC records, and may need a Phase I or Phase II ESA to assess risks.
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