Phase 1 Assessment
Phase 1 Assessments Are Our Specialty
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports can be completed on all types of properties including vacant land, agricultural, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial uses; however, all Phase I ESA reports are completed to comply with ASTM E1527-13 (exceptions are made for properties comprised of large primarily undeveloped land, which can be researched under ASTM E2247-16).
Our Phase 1 ESA typically includes the following:
1. A site visit to observe current and past conditions and uses of the property and adjacent properties;
2. A review of federal, state, tribal, and local regulatory databases including, but not limited to, underground storage tanks (USTs), aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), known or suspected release cases, the storage of hazardous substances and disposal of hazardous wastes including petroleum products, and institutional and engineering controls;
3. A review of historical records, such as historical aerial photographs, fire insurance maps (Sanborn maps), historical city directories, and historical topographic maps;
4. A review of state and local agency records, including but not limited to state environmental agencies, Building Departments, Fire Departments, and Health Departments.
5. Interviews with current and past property owners, operators, and occupants, or others familiar with the property.
6. Interviews with the Report User for title or judicial records for environmental liens and activity and use limitations (AULs); specialized knowledge or experience; actual knowledge; commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information; the reason for a significantly lower purchase price; and the reason for the preparation of the Phase I ESA. It is the User responsibility to provide this information to qualify for the innocent landowner defense.
While our Phase 1 Assessment are detailed and thorough, we invite our clients to provide any special instructions that they need us to address and we will include them In our engagement proposal. Below is a link where you can see our standard proposal for a Phase 1 Assessment Proposal
Assessments That Satisfy All Requirments
This research is evaluated by NAVE’s Senior Environmental Professional to identify potential environmental risks to the property such as current or historic operations that are known or suspected to have used hazardous substances or petroleum products during onsite operations. Some very common uses of concern are: dry cleaners, gas stations, auto/vehicle repair, printing operations, and manufacturing. In addition to potential soil and groundwater contamination, ASTM E1527-13 addresses the concerns associated with contamination in soil vapor and the potential for vapor migration to pose a threat to onsite and offsite tenants.
We provide an accurate detailed report created after an in-depth review of the property and the area . Our written reports adhere to ASTM Standards. Click here to see more about ASTM Standards.
ASTM Standards
While our final reports will vary if our client has special instructions, below is a link to a standard Property Condition Assessment report (Please note that certain of the Appendices have been ommitted)