Types of Environmental Due Diligence Assessments

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 by August Mack Environmental, Inc.

The six primary types of environmental site assessment reports are:

  • Desktop Environmental Review - Record review only with no site visit
  • ASTM E 1528-06 Transaction Screen - Site visit conducted by either environmental assessment consultant or user
  • Phase 1 Site Assessment Update - Update prior Phase 1 Environmental Assessments with current government records data, historical data, interviews and site visits. This is most appropriate for Phase 1 Site Assessment that have exceeded their shelf life (180 days), but are less than one year old.
  • ASTM E 1527-00 Phase One Environmental Site Assessment - Evaluates environmental risk, but does not offer liability protection.
  • Business/Environmental Risk Phase One Environmental Site Assessment - Defined by the user of environmental assessment consultant. Includes non-scope items (asbestos, lead, mold, wetlands, etc.) to guide business decisions.
  • ASTM E 1527 Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (All Appropriate Inquiry) - Provides CERCLA liability protection.

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