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As companies grow and acquire new properties they must keep in mind that new properties can potentially bring environmental risk. Thorough due diligence can help minimize environmental liabilities prior to purchasing property. Typically, due diligence involves an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), which is a detailed investigation of a property to identify any past, current, or potential environmental liabilities. EH&E has a team of environmental professionals trained in conducting ESAs in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Material protocols (ASTM E-1527). This assessment includes:
- Site description
- Local, state, and federal records review
- Interviews
- Site reconnaissance
- Historical use information
- Physical setting review
- Documentation of potential sources of contamination
EH&E is also capable of conducting the ASTM Transaction Screening Process (ASTM E-1528) which is a less detailed assessment but provides similar information in a checklist format.
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