Environmental
A Phase I environmental site assessment (ESA) in Minnesota involves:
ASoil sampling and groundwater testing
BA records review, site inspection, and interviews to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs)✓ Correct
CFull remediation of contaminated soil
DApproval from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Explanation
A Phase I ESA is a non-intrusive assessment involving review of historical records, regulatory databases, physical site inspection, and interviews to identify RECs — conditions that could indicate contamination.
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