Environmental
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?
ATo remediate identified contamination
BTo identify potential environmental liability through historical research and site inspection✓ Correct
CTo satisfy AREC inspection requirements
DTo test air quality inside a building
Explanation
A Phase I ESA's primary purpose is to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) that may indicate past or present contamination through records review and site inspection — no sampling is involved.
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