e Phase provides a comprehensive range of environmental assessment services including the following:
On properties where environmental issues are not suspected and environmental liabilities are believed to be minimal, e Phase performs pre-Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, also know as Transaction Screens. The elements typically included in a Transaction Screen include:
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Detailed on-site inspection |
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Off-site reconnaissance |
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Governmental database search |
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Interviews with owner/operator(s) with historic knowledge of the site |
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Interviews with local officials (fire marshal, township manager/engineer, health department, etc.) |
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Report preparation |
e Phase handles Phase I Environmental Site Assesments for single sites and multi-state, multi-site mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. All assessments are performed in accordance with the most current ASTM standard for your protection, and include extensive research of the history of the property. The elements of a Phase I include:
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All the elements of a Transaction Screen |
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Recorder of Deeds search or assessor records review for a 50-year period |
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Environmental lein inquiry |
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Topographic map review |
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Soils survey review |
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Zoning map review |
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Aerial photography review for a 50-year period |
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Sanborn map review, if readily available |
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Geologic and hydrogeologic conditions review |
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Floodplain map review |
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Building department records and other local records review |
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Inquiry to determine whether DEP has site-specific files and review of these files, if available |
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Public works file review |
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Historical atlases review, if available |
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Historic city directory review, if available |
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Historic land use map review, if available |
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Other miscellaneous document review |
Other elements that could be incorporated into the Phase I which are considered non scope issues by ASTM include evaluations for asbestos-containing building material (ACBM), radon, lead-based paint, lead in drinking water, wetlands, regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, heath and safety, ecological issues, indoor air quality, mold and high voltage power lines.
e Phase helps clients with a range compliance issues - from determining if their facilities are complying with federal, state or local air issues to developing a corporate-wide environmental compliance program. When performing compliance audits, e Phase typically considers the following:
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Water pollution control |
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SARA |
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Special and specific wastes |
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Hazardous wastes |
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Oil spill control |
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Air pollution control |
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TSCA |
In addition, e Phase performs audits in conjunction with corporate policies.
