EnvironmentalIntermediateCalifornia Exam

What is a 'Phase I Environmental Site Assessment'?

AA physical sampling of soil and groundwater, consistent with California environmental regulations, under California environmental disclosure law, consistent with standard hazard disclosure practice

BA non-invasive investigation involving a review of historical records, regulatory databases, and a site inspection to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs)Correct

CA government-mandated cleanup plan, per standard environmental compliance procedure, under California environmental disclosure law, consistent with standard hazard disclosure practice

DA report required for all residential sales, under California environmental disclosure law, under California environmental disclosure law, consistent with standard hazard disclosure practice

Why A non-invasive investigation involving a review of historical records, regulatory databases, and a site inspection to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) Is Correct

Answer B: A non-invasive investigation involving a review of historical records, regulatory databases, and a site inspection to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs)

A Phase I ESA is the first step in environmental due diligence for commercial transactions. It involves records research, regulatory database review, site inspection, and interviews — but no sampling.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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Key Terms to Know

Zoning

Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.

Variance

Official permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.

Eminent Domain

The power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.

Adverse Possession

A doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.