Environmental
A Virginia property previously used as a gas station undergoes a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). A Phase I ESA involves:
ASoil and groundwater sampling
BRecords review, site visit, and interviews to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)✓ Correct
CCleanup of identified contaminants
DRegulatory filing with Virginia DEQ
Explanation
A Phase I ESA identifies RECs (Recognized Environmental Conditions) through records review (database searches), site inspection, and interviews — no sampling is involved. Phase II ESA involves actual testing.
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