Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Processes

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About the Course

This course covers the ASTM Environmental Site Assessment Standard Practices for the Phase I Site Assessment (E1527) and the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (E1903). You will gain an understanding of what is required by the standards, how to use the standards, and how the standards affect the way you do business.

The instructor will also discuss the "Landowner Liability Protections" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and why due diligence is necessary.

The last day of the course focuses on how to properly plan and perform Phase II investigations using ASTM E1903 Standard Guide for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. The course shows how the Standard relies on the scientific method and the conceptual site model, and allows environmental assessors to generate reliable, defensible, reproducible information regarding the nature of potential contaminants associated with RECs identified during the Phase I Processes and how this information can assist in making informed business decisions concerning commercial real estate transactions.

Instructor Message about Phase I Instruction

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Recall why the ASTM Environmental Site Assessment Standard Practices for the Phase I Site Assessment and the Transaction Screen Process (E1527 and E1528) were developed
• Describe how standards are used
• Interpret how standards affect the way you do business
• Discuss the "Landowner Liability Protections" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and why due diligence is necessary
• Discuss changes to E1527
• Recall how to properly plan and perform Phase II investigations using ASTM E1903 Standard Guide for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Discuss various approaches used in the Phase II process to generate additional information regarding the identification and nature of potential contaminants associated with RECs identified during the Phase I Processes to assist in making informed business decisions concerning commercial real estate transactions.

Who Should Attend

• Environmental professionals
• Appraisers
• Commercial Real Estate Professionals
• Property owners
• Commercial lenders and financial managers
• Attorneys
• Anyone responsible for reviewing Phase I and Phase II Site Assessment reports

Course Description

• Regulatory/Liability Overview
• Why ASTM?
• ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process
  • Phase I Principles
  • Records Research
  • Site Reconnaissance
  • Interviews
  • Report Preparation
  • Non-Scope Considerations
  • Site Assessment Limitations
• Question & Answer Session
• ASTM Standard Practice Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Introduction & Background
• User Needs
• Uses of the Standard
• Limitations of the Standard
• Contracting Considerations
• Developing the Scope of Work
• Assessment Activities
• Evaluation and Interpretation of Data
• Presentation of Findings and Conclusions
• Case Studies
• Question & Answer Session

Fee Includes

• E1527 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process
• E1903 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process
• Course notes
• Case studies
• Certificate of Completion
• 2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

This course also includes access to a free ASTM course:

• ASTM 101: An Introduction to ASTM Standard Development and Utilization

About the Instructors

This course is taught by experienced professionals who are members of ASTM Committee E50.02 on Environmental Assessments and are actively involved in developing and updating the ASTM environmental assessment standards.

About Sponsoring Committee

ASTM standards have grown to be among the world's most widely used and accepted documents. Recognizing the need for authoritative site assessment standards, ASTM pulled together environmental professionals, real estate and insurance professionals, lawyers, and government representatives. These members of ASTM Committee E50 and its Subcommittee E50.02 on Commercial Real Estate Transactions developed the standard upon which this course is based. For more information on Committee E50 go to our E50 technical committee page.

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On-Site Training Available

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How Learning Will Be Assessed

Learning will be assessed through a series of question and answer sessions.

ASTM Certified Environmental Professional Program

Gain industry-recognized credentials with the ASTM Certified Environmental Professionals certification—a mark of excellence in environmental site assessment. This certification demonstrates your expertise and commitment to the highest standards in the field. Live course attendees also receive free access to the official practice exam, making it easier to prepare and perform at your best. Take the next step in your professional development and stand out as a certified leader in environmental assessment.

Click here for information on the ASTM Certified Environmental Professional Program

Related Courses

You may also be interested in these related courses:

Live Courses

• Phase I ESA and Transaction Screen
• Vapor Encroachment Screening
• Continuing Obligations

Online Courses

• Phase I ESA - Online
• Vapor Encroachment Screening - Online

Cancellation Policy

Note: Because of the potential for course changes or cancellations, it is not advisable to make non-refundable accommodation reservations, since ASTM cannot be responsible for any loss incurred.

• Full refunds (minus $100 administrative fee) are available up to 5 business days before the course.
• Transfers to a later session (within the same calendar year) or alternate attendee substitutions are allowed at no charge up to 5 days before the course.
• Cancellations within 5 days of the course start will receive a 50% refund.

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