Land Use & Zoning
A West Virginia property classified as a 'brownfield' is eligible for which type of assistance?
AExemption from all environmental regulations upon redevelopment
BState and federal grants, tax credits, and liability protections under brownfield revitalization programs✓ Correct
CAutomatic rezoning to commercial use by the county
DFull deduction of cleanup costs from federal income taxes only
Explanation
West Virginia and the federal government offer brownfield redevelopment incentives including grants, revolving loan funds, tax credits, and liability protections through WV DEP's voluntary cleanup program and EPA's Brownfields Program.
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