Environmental
A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment differs from a Phase I in that it:
AReviews historical records and interviews but does not test
BInvolves physical sampling of soil, groundwater, or building materials to confirm contamination✓ Correct
CAssesses the financial cost of remediation only
DIs conducted only for commercial properties over 5 acres
Explanation
A Phase I ESA is a records review and visual inspection. A Phase II ESA goes further by collecting and testing physical samples (soil borings, groundwater monitoring wells, material samples) to confirm or quantify the presence of contamination identified or suspected during Phase I.
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