Environmental
In South Dakota, 'environmental due diligence' in a commercial real estate transaction typically means:
AHaving the property appraised for environmental value
BConducting a Phase I ESA and potentially Phase II testing to identify contamination risks✓ Correct
COnly reviewing state environmental permit records
DObtaining environmental insurance before purchase
Explanation
Environmental due diligence involves Phase I ESA (records review, site inspection) and, if needed, Phase II ESA (soil and groundwater testing) to identify and quantify environmental contamination risks.
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