Environmental
In Texas, the 'voluntary cleanup program' (VCP) administered by TCEQ allows property owners to:
AAvoid all liability for contamination they discover
BVoluntarily clean up contaminated sites in exchange for a certificate of completion providing regulatory closure✓ Correct
CRequire adjacent landowners to contribute to cleanup costs
DSkip environmental assessments on previously industrial sites
Explanation
TCEQ's Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) encourages remediation of contaminated properties by offering regulatory oversight and, upon completion, a certificate of completion that provides closure and limits future TCEQ enforcement. This makes contaminated 'brownfield' sites more attractive for redevelopment.
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