CES CES Environmental Site Assessment & Investigation

Question 1

What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) primarily designed to identify?

Accepted Answer

Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)

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Structural defects in buildings

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Zoning code violations

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Property tax assessment discrepancies

Question 2

Which ASTM standard governs Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in the US?

Accepted Answer

ASTM E1527-21

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ASTM D4318

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ASTM E2790

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ASTM C150

Question 3

What does 'All Appropriate Inquiries' (AAI) refer to in environmental site assessment?

Accepted Answer

The federal pre-purchase environmental due diligence standard under CERCLA

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A requirement to interview all neighboring property owners

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A checklist for air quality monitoring prior to construction

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A hazardous waste manifest completion procedure

Question 4

During a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, which activity is typically performed?

Accepted Answer

Soil borings and groundwater sampling

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Title search and deed review

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Regulatory agency file review

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Aerial photograph interpretation

Question 5

What is a 'Recognized Environmental Condition' (REC) as defined in ASTM E1527-21?

Accepted Answer

The presence or likely presence of hazardous substances indicating a release to the environment

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A currently valid environmental discharge permit

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A regulated wetland located on the subject property

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A permitted underground storage tank in active service

Question 6

What is a 'Historical Recognized Environmental Condition' (HREC)?

Accepted Answer

A past release addressed to regulatory satisfaction with no continuing obligation

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An active leaking underground storage tank discovered during records review

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A current ongoing solvent release at an industrial facility

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A groundwater plume still migrating off-site