The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an important first step in understanding the environmental history of a site and may be necessary as a condition of property sale/purchase, to secure bank financing, or to obtain a record of site condition (RSC) to allow for changes in site use.
The Phase 1 investigation consists of the following:
Based on the information provided through the Phase 1 investigation, there may be no need for further investigation of the site. If the Phase 1 ESA identified any area(s) of potential environmental concern (APEC) on the subject site, a recommendation may be made
to investigate these area(s) through a Phase 2 ESA.
Area(s) of Potential Environmental Concern (APEC) consist of any area on, in or under the site and surrounding area where one or more contaminants of potential concern may be present, as identified through an initial Phase 1 investigation. There are some key indicators that an APEC exists on a site:
A Phase 1 ESA ranges in cost and timelines based on the size and location of the property, and the reason for undertaking environmental due-diligence on the site. For example, environmental-due diligence to allow for land-conversion of a site requires a more comprehensive report than a Phase One ESA to allow for financing/refinancing.
With more than 500 successfully completed Phase 1 ESAs, including many since the 2011 O. Reg. 153/04 amendments, AEL is a proven leader in environmental site assessments.
For information on pricing, check out our blog post, “How Much Does an ESA Cost?” or Get a Quote now.
For an easy-to-understand guide on choosing an environmental engineering company for your project, download: 9 Questions To Ask Your Environmental Consultant.
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AEL environment is focused on creating tailored solutions based on your end goals for each property. Tell us the service you need, and our team of expert engineers will inform you.
Together, we can ensure you understand your reports to make informed decisions.