Laws restricting construction in areas of geologic hazard
A. are an important concern of the Environmental Protection Agency.
B. have not yet been enacted because of vocal citizen opposition.
C. are unnecessary because, now that hazards are well recognized, people naturally avoid the dangerous areas.
D. typically apply only to new construction in an area, not to existing buildings.
Answer: D
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