You’ve been through a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Phase II Investigation process, and it has identified contamination above regulatory criteria on the property you are planning to purchase. What do you do now? A “facility” (Part 201) or a “property” (Part 213) is defined by Michigan’s cleanup [...]
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are performed in order to identify any known or potential environmental issues that may have impacted or have the potential to impact the property. These assessments consist of a research-based investigation involving an inspection to observe current property operations, historical research of past uses, [...]
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) was recently revised and published in November of 2021 as ASTM E1527-21. The reason for the revisions is that all ASTM standards have an 8-year shelf life. Once you approach the shelf life of [...]
It seems like just yesterday we were discussing updates to the 2013 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) standard and yet here we are again with another revision to the standard that was recently approved by the EPA with an effective date of February 13, 2023. Why another revision? According [...]
There are several factors that should be taken into consideration when evaluating recognized environmental conditions (RECs) during a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). RECs are found on industrial and commercial properties for a variety of causes. This webinar will dive into what is evaluated to determine RECs, their potential [...]
Are you considering purchasing a commercial or industrial property that may have environmental contamination? It is critical to consult with a qualified team that can provide you with a full evaluation of risks that typically accompany the purchase and redevelopment or reuse of the contaminated property. Learning the difference between [...]
The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is a common report used to identify potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities for real estate transactions. A Phase I can provide important information about a property, but can also be overlooked as simply a check box on long list of [...]
“Do we have RECs at our facility?” Join our webinar to learn how Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Managers can ensure their facility is ready for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.
It seems like just yesterday we were discussing updates to the 2005 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) standard, which became the now current ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process”. That was back in 2013 and here we are 8-years later with [...]
It seems like just yesterday we were discussing updates to the 2005 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) standard, which became the now current ASTM E1527-13 “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process”. That was back in 2013 and here we are 8-years later with [...]
