Environmental
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) in West Virginia:
AInvolves soil and water sampling for contamination
BReviews historical records and inspects the site visually to identify recognized environmental conditions, without sampling✓ Correct
CIs required by the WVREC for all commercial transactions
DIs only needed for properties near coal mines
Explanation
A Phase I ESA is a non-invasive assessment that reviews historical records, aerial photographs, government databases, and conducts a site walk to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) without soil or water sampling.
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