Environmental
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) in North Carolina:
ATests soil and groundwater samples
BIs a records review and site inspection to identify potential environmental contamination✓ Correct
CRequires government approval
DGuarantees the property is contamination-free
Explanation
A Phase I ESA is a records review and visual inspection to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs); it does not involve sampling or testing.
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