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title: "What Is CREC (Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition)? | Calibre Glossary"
description: "A controlled recognized environmental condition is a recognized environmental condition addressed to the satisfaction of regulators, with contamination."
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Environmental

# Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition (CREC)

A controlled recognized environmental condition is a recognized environmental condition addressed to the satisfaction of regulators, with contamination left in place subject to required controls such as activity and use limitations.

## Why it matters

A CREC means a cleanup was accepted but conditions remain. The owner must keep controls in place, such as a deed restriction or a cap over soil. Buyers should read the closure documents and plan for the ongoing obligations.

Source: [store.astm.org](https://store.astm.org/e1527-21.html)

[Related Calibre servicePhase I Environmental Site Assessments](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-services/esa-environmental-site-assessments)

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