Environmental
A Florida buyer is purchasing a gas station property. To assess environmental liability, the appropriate first step is to conduct a:
APhase II Environmental Site Assessment with soil sampling
BPhase I Environmental Site Assessment (records review and site inspection)✓ Correct
CASTM E1527-21 full site investigation with remediation plan
DFlorida DEP voluntary cleanup application
Explanation
A Phase I ESA (Environmental Site Assessment) is the appropriate first step. It involves historical research, regulatory database review, and a site walk-through to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) without intrusive testing.
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