Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

The first step in defining environmental liability begins here. EAC considers it an obligation to inform our clients of any potential environmental conditions that may impact the value of their property, pose present or future liabilities or to affect an “innocent land owner” claim. EAC completes comprehensive Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) in accordance with the (1) United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries {(AAI), 40 CFR Part 312} and (2) guidelines established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in the Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process / Designation E 1527-05/13 (ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05/13): Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, for real estate transactions, property development, bank financing, re-financing, and foreclosures. When a full Phase I is not warranted we offer alternatives such as Transaction Screens (ASTM 1528-06) or Record Search Risk Analysis (RSRA) studies.

Investigations will always include extensive historical research, site visits, interviews, file review and timely updates to our client. Reporting will be clear, concise, visual and reflective of any specific lender or client requirements for language or non-scope investigations. Conclusions and recommendations are practical and indicative of the decades of professional experience and continued education our Environmental Professionals go through. Opinions rendered by our company are reflective of our experience, as well as that of industry experts and regulators.