Environmental
A Virginia property near a former industrial site is classified as a 'brownfield.' The Virginia program that encourages voluntary cleanup of brownfields is administered by:
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BVirginia DEQ under the Voluntary Remediation Program✓ Correct
CVirginia Department of Health
DVirginia Housing
Explanation
Virginia DEQ administers the Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) for brownfield sites. Cleanups under the VRP can result in Certificates of Satisfactory Completion, providing liability protection.
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