Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Vermont Statutes Title 10. Conservation and Development, § 6615a. Diligent and appropriate investigation for hazardous materials

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this section, a diligent and appropriate investigation, as that term is used in subsection 6615(e) of this title, means, for all properties, an investigation where an owner or operator of a property conforms to the standard developed by the Secretary by rule for a diligent and appropriate investigation. If no standard exists, the owner or operator of a property shall conform to one of the following:

(1) the all appropriate inquiry standard set forth in 40 C.F.R. Part 312, as amended; or

(2) the current standard for phase I environmental site assessments established by the American Society for Testing and Materials.

(b) In the case of residential property used for residential purposes, diligent and appropriate investigation shall mean a facility inspection and title search that:

(1) reveal no basis for further investigation; and

(2) do not reveal that the property was used for or was part of a larger parcel that was used for commercial or industrial purposes.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 10. Conservation and Development, § 6615a. Diligent and appropriate investigation for hazardous materials - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-10-conservation-and-development/vt-st-tit-10-sect-6615a/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard