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A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), sometimes referred to as a Phase 1 Environmental, is a minimum environmental investigation for a buyer/seller/lender of commercial or industrial property. The ESA allows buyer liability protection under CERCLA known as the “innocent landowner provision”. Guidelines for performance of Phase I ESAs can be found in ASTM E-1527 and the EPA All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) rule. A Phase I ESA consists of a visual inspection of a property and surrounding area, historical records research, local, state and federal environmental database review, interviews with the owner and occupants of the a property and production of a written report.

Further investigation may be recommended by the Phase I ESA.  This investigation may include soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and soil gas/sub-slab soil gas sampling for hazardous substances or petroleum products.  Soil and water sampling requires the oversight of a State Registered Professional Geologist.  A Phase II ESA will provide a potential lender, property owner, or buyer with information to make an informed business decision regarding the property and mitigate risks.

Asbestos has been used in a variety of materials throughout buildings including flooring, ceilings, attics and roofs.  State and Federal regulations require that prior to disturbance of building materials, a licensed asbestos inspector perform a thorough asbestos inspection.  Impact Environmental performs asbestos testing, abatement design, abatement project management and clearance air testing.

Impact Environmental also performs a variety of other environmental consultant services including the following:

• NEPA Environmental Assessments
• Brownfield Assessments
• Radon Sampling
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Vapor Encroachment Screenings