What Is an Environmental Site Assessment?

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What Is an Environmental Site Assessment

• ACC Environmental Consultants

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• During the Phase II Environmental Site
  Assessment, soil and groundwater samples are
  collected from various depths to determine
  whether hazardous substances are present. The
  results of this investigation help identify the
  need for remediation.
• The scope of work for a Phase II ESA is
  site-specific and depends on the type of
  land-use. It is also affected by local
  regulations and standards.

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Mold Training

• A mold outbreak in a building is usually a very
  serious situation and can cause considerable
  damage to the structure, furniture and personal
  belongings of occupants. To avoid this, it is
  essential to get mold remediation specialists to
  inspect and remove the mold quickly and
  completely.
• The EPA requires contractors, architects and
  other individuals to have Mold Training Oakland
  before they can perform assessments, remediation
  or abatement services in indoor environments. In
  addition, these professionals must be licensed to
  provide these services in New York State.
• There are several types of training available to
  mold inspection, testing and remediation workers.
  In addition to EPA RRP Mold Training, you can
  also get Certified Lead Awareness, Certified
  Asbestos Awareness and other certifications that
  are required by various regulatory agencies.

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• These courses are designed to help mold
  inspectors understand the investigative process,
  moisture challenges, and mold standards. They
  also teach the CMW to identify the hazard,
  collect samples for laboratory analysis, and to
  write a mold inspection report that clearly
  documents the findings.
• The course also explains how to interpret lab
  results and what this entails, including the
  legal requirements handled by an AIHA-certified
  laboratory. This training will benefit home
  inspectors, contractors and insurance
  professionals as well as those interested in a
  new career as a mold inspector or technician.

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Indoor Air Quality Asbestos Training

• A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is a
  site-specific investigation that follows a Phase
  I ESA. Usually performed prior to a property
  sale, it is focused on Recognized Environmental
  Conditions (RECs) identified during a Phase I and
  answers vital questions about the potential risks
  associated with the property.
• During a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment,
  fieldwork involves collecting soil, groundwater
  and soil vapor samples to identify hazardous
  substances such as asbestos, radon, lead or mold.
  These samples are then sent to a laboratory for
  analysis.
• These laboratory tests are performed in
  accordance with EPA and ASTM method standards.
  Next, geologists and engineers prepare risk
  models utilizing the data collected from the
  sample testing. They also run toxic vapor
  intrusion studies and human health risk models.
  The final phase of a Phase 2 Environmental Site
  Assessment report includes recommendations based
  on the risk models and other findings.

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• It is common for a purchaser of a property to
  require a Phase 2 when transferring ownership,
  re-financing or obtaining a loan through the
  Small Business Administration (SBA). A Phase II
  helps the potential buyer determine liability and
  can help negotiate the purchase price, financing
  or long-term liabilities.
• In addition to sampling, a Phase II typically
  includes an interior inspection to assess the
  presence of mold, radon and/or lead paint on the
  site. It may also involve the identification of
  wetlands or ecological resources that prevent
  certain land uses.
• As a result, a Phase II Environmental Site
  Assessment is a complex and detailed
  investigation. The scope of work, laboratory
  testing parameters and sample collection
  procedures vary from one property to the next.

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Lead Training

• Whether youre a real estate developer, homeowner
  or property owner, a Phase II Environmental Site
  Assessment is an important step in evaluating
  your business risk. A professional and accurate
  Phase II ESA helps you identify Recognized
  Environmental Conditions (RECs) that can affect
  your bottom line. This helps you understand your
  potential liabilities and make an informed
  decision about purchasing a property.
• A Phase II ESA also provides you with the peace
  of mind that comes from knowing what to expect
  and how to proceed. It will enable you to make a
  well-informed decision thats right for your
  business and your community.
• Phase II environmental fieldwork is a complex
  process that involves many steps and requires the
  supervision of a senior-level professional
  geologist. The fieldwork includes obtaining an
  environmental drilling permit, reviewing soil
  boring logs and site maps and constructing
  geophysical surveys to delineate underground
  anomalies, such as storage tanks, utility lines
  or other sources of contamination.

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• The fieldwork also involves drilling into a
  sites subsurface to collect discrete soil and
  groundwater samples, sometimes using a soil vapor
  sampling apparatus to capture the gas from
  specific depths. Lastly, the samples are sent to
  a laboratory for chemical analysis.
• Fortunately, our team of skilled professionals
  with environmental science, civil engineering and
  structural engineering backgrounds can provide a
  Phase II Environmental Site Assessment thats
  highly customized for your specific project.
  Well use our extensive experience to guide you
  through the entire process of transforming a
  brownfield into an asset.

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Mold Remediation Training

• Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Los
  Angeles is a critical step in the due diligence
  process of acquiring, financing or developing a
  property. It is conducted to determine the extent
  of any environmental problems prior to
  construction activities. It typically involves
  sampling soil and groundwater and analysis of the
  samples to identify hazardous substances.
• The Phase II assessment process can vary
  depending on the nature of the contamination and
  the scope of the work being conducted at the
  property. Typical sample volumes for a Phase II
  assessment can range from several thousand
  gallons to a few hundred gallons, and soil,
  groundwater and air samples may be collected in
  multiple locations on the site.
• The results of the sampling are used to create a
  Phase II report which can be reviewed by
  regulatory authorities and the site owner.

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• This type of assessment is typically required if
  there are indications of potential environmental
  hazards, such as a history of spills or leaks at
  the site or if there have been any past uses that
  could potentially result in the presence of
  contaminants. It also is necessary if the
  property has been used as an industrial or
  commercial facility.
• Once the Phase II assessment has been completed,
  it is then necessary to conduct a cleanup and
  mitigation of any contaminants identified at the
  property. This is a very comprehensive step that
  can involve extensive drilling and sample
  collection, laboratory analysis and other
  procedures.
• A mold remediation company must have the
  training, education, and experience to perform
  mold inspections, testing, remediation, and
  containment methods in a safe and workmanlike
  manner. It must also have insurance to cover
  potential claims and a license to practice in the
  state that it operates.

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