Environmental
When is a 'Phase II Environmental Site Assessment' typically conducted in Rhode Island?
AFor all residential property sales
BWhen a Phase I identifies potential contamination and physical sampling is needed to confirm or rule out contamination✓ Correct
CBefore any property listing
DOnly when a government agency orders it
Explanation
A Phase II ESA involves physical sampling of soil, groundwater, or building materials to determine whether contamination is actually present at a site where Phase I identified recognized environmental conditions.
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