Environmental

Vermont's 'phosphorus trading' relevance to real estate is that developers in the Lake Champlain basin must:

APay a flat fee per new building
BAccount for and potentially offset the phosphorus runoff their development adds to the watershed✓ Correct
CInstall water treatment plants
DObtain federal EPA permits for all new construction

Explanation

Vermont's phosphorus management requirements in the Lake Champlain basin require developers to manage stormwater and potentially purchase phosphorus credits to offset their project's contribution to nutrient loading, protecting the lake's water quality.

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