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Resolve has significant experience with assessment
and remediation of contaminated sites. In turn, this experience
allows us to help our clients determine whether a recognized
environmental concern (REC) is a significant liability or a
reasonably manageable problem. REC's do not necessarily represent
roadblocks to property transactions. Identifying environmental
concerns and potential liabilities associated with ownership
of a property can be conducted in a number of ways. Depending
on the type of property transaction and the use of the subject
site, Resolve will recommend one of the following ESA options
(listed in order of most expensive to least expensive):
• Phase I ESA (ASTM E1527-05)
“All Appropriate
Inquiry”
• Phase I ESA (ASTM E1527-00)
• Transaction Screen (ASTM E1528-06)
• Environmental Screening Inspection
On commercial or undeveloped land, many clients
find that a Transaction Screen or Environmental Screening Inspection
provides sufficient due diligence to proceed with property
transactions. Sometimes in conjunction with limited sampling,
we can quickly identify REC's and reduce the time and expense
associated with assessment activities.
If REC(s) are identified on or adjacent to the subject site,
then Resolve may recommend that a Phase II ESA is conducted
which consists of limited sampling activities. Normally, soil
and/or ground water samples are collected and submitted to
a state certified laboratory for analysis of target compounds.
Once results are obtained, the client is armed with the information
necessary to make an informed decision regarding the property
transaction.
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