Fact Pattern 18-1 Prudence Wants to Develop a Shopping Center in Her Town

question 52

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Fact Pattern 18-1
Prudence wants to develop a shopping center in her town. She is very interested in developing the center at the location of an old dump. She can purchase the property cheaply, and it is near one of the fastest growing areas of the city. She is concerned, however, about being held liable for all cleanup costs. She has heard about federal and state funds that may be available; but she is concerned that if she purchases the property knowing that contamination is likely there, she will not be eligible to participate in government assistance programs for cleanup. She decides to discuss her problem with Bruce, a law student studying environmental law.
-Refer to fact pattern 18-1. Which of the following is a term used for the dump in which Prudence is interested?

• A) Black area
• B) Brownfield
• C) Red zone
• D) Danger zone

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