Environmental
What is the purpose of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?
ATo test soil and groundwater for contamination
BTo identify potential environmental contamination through records review and site inspection without sampling✓ Correct
CTo remediate known contamination
DTo obtain government approval for development
Explanation
A Phase I ESA involves reviewing historical records, regulatory databases, and conducting a site inspection to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) — potential contamination. It does NOT involve soil or groundwater sampling (that's Phase II).
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