Environmental
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is designed to:
ATest soil and groundwater for actual contamination
BIdentify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) through records review and site inspection, without sampling✓ Correct
CRemediate contamination found on a property
DCertify that a property is free from all environmental hazards
Explanation
A Phase I ESA is a preliminary due diligence assessment that identifies Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) through review of historical records, regulatory databases, and a site inspection—without actual soil or groundwater sampling. If RECs are identified, a Phase II ESA with physical sampling is recommended.
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