Environmental
The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) is Washington's equivalent of the federal CERCLA and primarily governs:
ANoise pollution from development projects
BCleanup of contaminated sites including brownfields✓ Correct
CAir quality from residential fireplaces
DWetland mitigation banking
Explanation
Washington's Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA, RCW 70A.305) is the state's hazardous waste cleanup law, governing the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites similar to federal Superfund requirements.
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Net Operating Income (NOI)
The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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