Environmental
A Washington real estate transaction near a Superfund site should trigger which due diligence step?
AA SEPA checklist only
BA Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to identify potential contamination risks✓ Correct
CA water quality test ordered by the DOL
DAn automatic disclosure of the Superfund site by the broker
Explanation
Proximity to a Superfund (CERCLA) site is a recognized environmental condition. A Phase I ESA is the standard due diligence step to identify potential contamination risks before completing a real estate purchase near such sites.
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