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Overview of Environmental Site Assessments
PHASE I ELEMENTS
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment determines, for a parcel of real estate, the "recognized environmental conditions." That is, the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of the substance(s) into structures on the property, or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property. It does this by accomplishing due diligence in:
1. A visual inspection of the property, including walking over the entire site, ideally with the owner/manager/user present to answer questions.
2. A comprehensive photographic log.
3. Interviews with the owner/manager/user of all adjacent properties.
4. A thorough review of all "practically reviewable" records pertaining to the property and surrounding properties within certain radii.
5. A comprehensive written report.
PHASE II ELEMENTS
Based on a properly executed Phase I report advising a Phase II report, a Phase II shall consist of:
1. The physical sampling of the site, using the recommendations of the Phase I report as a minimum guideline.
2. A comprehensive written report detailing the rationale for the sampling that took place, the sampling protocols and procedures employed, an explanation of the analytical results, and, if necessary, a description of the recommended remedial action needed to restore the site to the appropriate condition for its intended use.
PHASE III ELEMENTS
Based on a properly executed Phase II report, a Phase III shall consist of:
1. The design and implementation of the remediation of the site.
2. All necessary reports and permits to achieve cleanup of the site to agreed upon site specific standards.
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