All Phase I ESAs will be conducted by a Georgia licensed Professional Geologist and contain the following
information:
Although not a part of an ASTM Phase I, the following non-scope items maybe included:
Mold surveys and Wetland delineation (beyond a cursory observations) are contracted through reliable
partners.
allows for Transaction Screening Assessments (TSA) or Desktop reviews for those properties determined to
be of "low risk" and, will include the following:
information:
- A site reconnaissance to look for obvious evidence of chemical contamination including underground
storage tanks (USTs), aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), stained soils, stressed vegetation,
noxious odors, unidentified drums, electric or hydraulic equipment possibly containing
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other solid or hazardous wastes; - Site photographs (minimum of 12 photos);
- A general reconnaissance of areas within a one-mile radius of the subject site;
- A review federal, state, local government and tribal environmental regulatory listings;
- A review of practically available web based historical records (Sanborn Maps, City Directories, title
searches) - Historical topographic map(s) and aerial photographs (varies depending on coverage years);
- A review of published literature concerning site area soils, geology, and hydrology, and
- Interviews with past, present, and if necessary, adjacent property owners
- Inclusion of an Environmental Questionnaire
Although not a part of an ASTM Phase I, the following non-scope items maybe included:
- Asbestos Assessments and Inspections
- Vapor Intrusion determination
- Endangered and or threatened species identification within the general area
- Historical and Archaeological relevance within the general area
- Flood zone identification (obtained from the digital flood insurance maps)
Mold surveys and Wetland delineation (beyond a cursory observations) are contracted through reliable
partners.
allows for Transaction Screening Assessments (TSA) or Desktop reviews for those properties determined to
be of "low risk" and, will include the following:
- Environmental Questionnaire completed by owner/operator
- A records search with risk assessment
- Review of Sanborn (fire insurance maps, if available)
- Review of City Directories (if available)
- Review of Historical Aerial Photographs
- Conclusions and Recommendations
- Does Not include a site visit or site photographs.
Helpful links
White Paper: Vapor Intrusion ASTM E 2006
Federal Register Notice: AAI Final Rule
Fact Sheet All Appropriate Inquiries Final Rule
SBA SOP 10 50(5) [Chapter 3]
White Paper: New SBA SOP
US EPA Radon Map of Georgia
USDA Web Soil Survey
FEMA Map Service (Flood Maps)
Georgia EPD
White Paper: Vapor Intrusion ASTM E 2006
Federal Register Notice: AAI Final Rule
Fact Sheet All Appropriate Inquiries Final Rule
SBA SOP 10 50(5) [Chapter 3]
White Paper: New SBA SOP
US EPA Radon Map of Georgia
USDA Web Soil Survey
FEMA Map Service (Flood Maps)
Georgia EPD
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