Environmental Due Diligence: Understanding Phase I Site Assessments and Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)

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, [...]

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A New Phase I ESA Standard: What Has Changed and How Does it Affect My Environmental Due Diligence?

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 [...]

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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments: Key Considerations and Practical Insights into Recognized Environmental Conditions

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 [...]

By |2023-07-18T09:30:41-04:00May 24, 2023||0 Comments

Is There A Difference Between Ohio EPA VAP and Other Environmental Due Diligence Tools?

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 [...]

By |2022-12-20T16:13:37-05:00December 20, 2022||0 Comments

Basics of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

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 [...]

By |2022-10-12T10:50:28-04:00October 11, 2022|Due Diligence, News|0 Comments

Get Ready for a New ASTM E1527 Phase I ESA Standard: What are the Proposed Revisions?

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 [...]

By |2021-09-02T10:18:26-04:00September 2, 2021||0 Comments

Get Ready for a New ASTM E1527 Phase I ESA Standard: What are the Proposed Revisions?

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 [...]

By |2021-09-02T10:17:14-04:00September 2, 2021||0 Comments
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