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Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Requirements:

Our Phase 1 Environmental report adheres to the American Society for Testing & Materials E-1527-05 standard. This report complies with United States Environmental Protection Agency 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 312. AAI's representative Phase 1 Environmental report list.

With our team being located within every major city in North America, we are able to complete Phase 1 Environmental reports economically and fast! Over 5,000 projects completed and we have never had a report rejected by a lender and we have never been sued for errors or omissions. We do carry $2 million Professional Liability/Errors & Omissons insurance, as well as, $1 million in auto insurance, so you are protected when you hire AAI to conduct your report and visit your property.

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AAI's Phase 1 Environmental report includes the following:

• Codified into federal law (40 CFR Part 312) on November 1, 2005.

• ASTM Standard for the rule is: ASTM E-1527-05.

• Defines the term Environmental Professional (EP) and establishes qualifications for those performing Phase 1 ESAs (hold a current Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist license or registration from a state, tribe, or U.S. territory (or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) and have the equivalent of three years of full-time relevant experience OR 4 year Baccalaureate degree in any engineering or science field with five years of full-time relevant experience OR ten years of full-time relevant experience).

• In addition to interviewing current owners and occupants of the subject property, an interview with past owners and occupants must be conducted as necessary [Section 312.20(e)-(f)].

• Interview with neighboring or nearby property owners or occupants must be conducted if the subject property is abandoned.

• Previous use of the property needs to be described from the present back to when the property first contained structures or was developed for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial or governmental purposes.

• More information requested from the User of the report (person for whom the report is being prepared).

• EPA rule requires identification of records of Activity and Use Limitations (AULs) and Environmental Cleanup Liens.

• In addition to the review of federal and state records, the ESA must include a review of (all) local and tribal records within the required search distance of the Property.

• Visual inspection of the subject property and adjoining properties is required (limited exemption with specific requirements if the subject property cannot be inspected).

• EPA rule looks at the relationship of the purchase price compared with the fair market value of the property which may indicate contamination at the property.

• Data gaps must be identified with the significance of the data gap with regard to the ability of the EP to identify conditions indicative of releases and threatened releases.

• Shelf life of Phase 1 Environmental report is specified as one year with some updates required after 180 days.
  
  A copy of the published EPA rule can be downloaded by clicking the following link:
  Download the EPA Rule for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments.
  

Standard for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments

Since the Phase 1 Environmental ASTM Standard is copyrighted, we cannot post a copy here. However, you can read a summary by clicking the following link and you can purchase a copy at the American Society of Testing & Materials, as well.

American Society for Testing & Materials Standard E-1527-05 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Process

AAI has completed over 5,000 reports completed throughout North America! What is the purpose of a Phase 1 Environmental Study? The purpose of the Phase 1 Environmental Audit is to determine if "Recognized Environmental Conditions" exist at a subject property. The following definition of Recognized Environmental Conditions is from the ASTM Standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. In defining a standard of good commercial and customary practice for conducting an environmental site assessment of a parcel of property, the goal of the processes established by this practice is to identify recognized environmental conditions. The term recognized environmental conditions means the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into structures on the property or into the ground, ground water, or surface water of the property. The term includes hazardous substances or petroleum products even under conditions in compliance with laws. The term is not intended to include de minimis conditions that generally do not present a threat to human health or the environment and that generally would not be the subject of an enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate governmental agencies. Conditions determined to be de minimis are not recognized environmental conditions. AAI Environmental Corporation Our Phase 1 Environmental reports are universally accepted by lenders. All of our environmental site assessments are fully insured and certified. Additional Phase 1 Environmental Report Information SBA Loan Environmental Due Diligence Reports AAI also has extensive experience in performing Environmental Due Diligence reports for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for a variety of properties, including: gas stations, retail centers, commercial properties and industrial properties. The SBA's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP 50-10(5)) for 7A and 504 loans that went into effect in August of 2008 are essential for approval of your loan application. These new procedures have specific standards that must be adhered to for certain industries with potential for environmental liabilities. AAI Environmental will make sure your due diligence reports adhere to these requirements. Otherwise, your loan could be rejected. When applying for a commercial mortgage, hiring a consultant with experience in conducting these environmental reports is important for your new or existing business venture. AAI has extensive experience in conducting Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments on service stations, dry cleaners, industrial properties, retail centers, auto repair facilities, agricultural properties, office buildings and residential properties throughout North America, including Canada and Mexico. We bring a vast amount of project experience in conducting environmental assessments. This experience is invaluable for making the correct evaluation of potential issues on properties. Good judgment comes with experience. The History and Origins of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (otherwise known as: Phase I Environmental reports, Phase One ESA, Due Diligence) Phase 1 Environmental sample Lender-approved and trusted. AAI Environmental Corporation's Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment reports have been universally-accepted in every state in the union. Fast, accurate, economical and fully-insured reports are certified by an EPA-compliant "Environmental Professional." Phase 1 Environmental consulting, as well as, Phase 2 and 3 Environmental Site Assessments. NEPA Studies, Property Condition Assessments, Expert Witness, Due Diligence, UST closure, Remediation, Oilfiled Assessments. Phase 1 Environmental News AAI Environmental Corporation-America's #1 choice in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments The United States Commerce Association honors All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) Environmental Corporation Good judgment comes with experience. Our clients range from the largest companies to the single family homeowner. AAI's clients include the following companies. Phase One Environmental Consultants Call us toll free at 888-221-0297 For a fast and easy price quote you can also use our price quote form Need a proposal? click here AAI Environmental Corporation is also one of the nation's leaders in due diligence and NEPA reporting for proposed cellular, radio and television broadcast towers. How much does a Phase 1 Environmental investigation cost? More Phase 1 Environmental Information Phase 1 Environmental Price Quote When does Phase 1 Environmental require a Phase 2 Environmental Study? Questions about a Phase 1 Environmental report? Call us toll free: 888-221-0297 Home About Services Projects Phase 1 Phase 2 Cellular Quote Proposal Oilfield Contact Links FAQs