by Caltha Company | Dec 11, 2016 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
Yes and no; legally, anyone can conduct a Phase I ESA. However, if you want your assessment to meet the ASTM standard, then the “environmental professional” you use will need to provide documentation that they meet the specific qualification requirements contained in...
by Caltha Company | Dec 11, 2016 | Due Diligence, Environmental Audit, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
Simply stated, a Phase I ESA is looking for indications that current or historic uses of the property may have resulted in contamination. The Phase I also considers neighboring properties where contaminants may have migrated onto the property through groundwater, etc....
by Caltha Company | Dec 11, 2016 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
A Phase I ESA is an investigation of the current and historic uses of a property, and an inspection of current conditions of the property to determine the likelihood that contamination is present. The Phase I environmental assessment is intended to be a standardized...
by Caltha, LLP | Aug 28, 2016 | Caltha LLP Services, Due Diligence, Environmental Review, Environmental Site Assessment
The US Small Business Administration guaranteed loan program requires some level of environmental review for all loans. This ranges from a simple Environmental Questionnaire to a full ASTM Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. The specific requirements will be...
by Caltha Company | Aug 24, 2016 | Due Diligence, EPCRA, Hazardous Materials, Waste
The Ohio Cessation of Regulated Operations (CRO) program was first created in 1996 and places requirements for notifications if facilities cease or temporarily cease operations where hazardous materials are used or stored. How is subject to CRO rules? All facilities...
