Environmental
In Massachusetts, a 'Phase I Environmental Site Assessment' is designed to:
ATest soil and groundwater for contamination
BIdentify recognized environmental conditions through historical records review and site inspection without soil sampling✓ Correct
CRequire immediate cleanup of any identified contamination
DCertify a property as free from all environmental hazards
Explanation
A Phase I ESA (ASTM E1527 standard) involves reviewing historical records, regulatory databases, and conducting a site inspection to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) — without sampling. If RECs are found, a Phase II with sampling may follow.
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