Environmental

A Virginia property owner who receives a CERCLA Section 107 demand letter from EPA means:

AThe property has been listed for sale by the government
BEPA is holding them potentially liable for cleanup costs at a contaminated site✓ Correct
CThe property taxes are delinquent
DVREB is investigating the owner's license

Explanation

CERCLA Section 107 imposes liability for cleanup costs on current owners, past owners, operators, and transporters of hazardous substances at NPL and other contaminated sites. A demand letter initiates the cost recovery process.

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