Environmental
A NH buyer is purchasing a former farm that may have had pesticide or herbicide applications. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is appropriate because:
AAll NH farms are contaminated by definition
BIt identifies recognized environmental conditions (RECs) through records review and site inspection without intrusive sampling✓ Correct
CIt guarantees there is no contamination
DIt is required by NH law for all agricultural property sales
Explanation
A Phase I ESA (per ASTM standards) reviews records, interviews, and conducts a site inspection to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs)—potential contamination indicators. It does not involve sampling (that is Phase II).
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