Environmental
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for a New Mexico commercial property is designed to:
ATest soil and groundwater for contamination
BIdentify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) through record review and site inspection without sampling✓ Correct
CRemove hazardous materials from the site
DCalculate the cost of environmental remediation
Explanation
A Phase I ESA identifies recognized environmental conditions through review of records, interviews, and site inspection—without soil or groundwater sampling. Phase II involves actual testing if RECs are identified.
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