Environmental

What is a Phase III Environmental Site Assessment and when is it conducted in Nevada?

AA third-party review of a Phase II report

BThe remediation phase — after Phase II confirms contamination, Phase III involves designing and implementing the cleanup plan to meet regulatory standards✓ Correct

CA comprehensive environmental study for large Nevada developments

DAn NDEP-required study for all Nevada commercial sales

Explanation

A Phase III ESA moves beyond investigation to remediation. After Phase II confirms contamination in Nevada, the Phase III phase involves developing a corrective action plan, implementing the cleanup (soil removal, groundwater treatment, institutional controls), and obtaining regulatory closure from NDEP.

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