ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS (ESA's) 

To reduce the threat of environmental liability, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are frequently conducted prior to real property financial transactions. It is very important for the client to hire an experienced and knowledgeable consultant, as well as what can be expected to be found from the proposed scope of work. 

Prime consulting  provides site assessments for organizations and individuals involved in property transactions to assess potential environmental risks to the property and to retain protection from liability under CERCLA. Environmental site assessments prepared by Prime Consulting meet or exceed ASTM Standard of Practice E-1527, while providing the necessary due diligence and disclosure required for property transactions. To identify and address obvious and potential sources of contamination, Prime Consulting staff can provides the following services

Phase I

The Phase I ESA is performed by our qualified environmental professionals with adherence to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) criteria as a minimum requirement. A Phase I ESA generally consists of records and review, a site visit, and a discussion with individuals regarding past and present site activities at the facility.  Usually, however, no laboratory sampling is done during a Phase I ESA. The Phase I ESA typically documents the following:

• Historical building permits review
• Historical aerial photograph review
• Historical Sanborn Fire Insurance Map review
• Historical city directory review
• Historical topo map review
• Local environmental oversight agency interviews
• Government environmental database review
• Inspection of subject property and surrounding areas
• Conclusions regarding the presence or potential presence of environmental liabilities at the subject property
• Recommendations.

Phase II

Phase II projects usually consist of collecting shallow soil samples, which are screened for contaminants in order to determine if there is a severe environmental problem at a property. Our extensive experience allows us to design a scope of work that minimizes costs but still provides enough data to make good business decisions before, during and after real estate transactions.

Remediation/closure management is a critical aspect of commercial/industrial real estate transactions. Prime Consulting staff is qualified and experienced to provide site specific consulting services to meet our client needs. Our services may include one or more of the following:

• Plans/specifications for excavation of contaminated soil, debris & drums.
• Groundwater and soil treatment.
• Closure guidance for waste handling and disposition.
• Solid waste management assessment.
• RCRA facility investigation.
• Corrective measures study and implementation.
• Source reduction and waste minimization.

A Phase III Remedial Action may be required when a Phase II identifies contamination above local regulatory levels. A successful Phase III action results in clean-up of he property and case closure.

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