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Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs)As a core component of our business, Rocky Mountain Environmental [RMEA] provides "due diligence" services related to real estate transactions. RMEA implements the latest American Society of Testing and Materials [ASTM] standards for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments ( i.e., Site Characterization), and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments ( i.e., Site Cleanup/Remediation). In addition to the standard Phase 1 ESA, Rocky Mountain Environmental may evaluate business risks arising from other concerns, such as asbestos, lead paint, radon, wetlands, etc. These business risks may be just as important to you as obtaining CERCLA liability protection through the Phase 1, as these concerns may negatively impact the value of your property. RMEA has performed many hundreds of ESAs in Idaho and surrounding states. Our ESA team is headed by John Rice, President, and Terry Olson, Environmental Assessor. Since 1987, John has managed and conducted many hundreds of ESAs across the U.S. Similarly, Terry’s ESA experience extends from the late 1980’s, and has included numerous sites in Idaho and California. What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)? There is a plethora of written information concerning ESAs, but quite simply an ESA is an investigation of real or possible environmental concerns associated with a property. The intent of an ESA is usually to provide liability protection to a prospective purchaser, lender, or other party associated with a property transaction, particularly for industrial or commercial property, but increasingly for farms and ranches as well. ESAs include both a detailed on-site inspection of the property, and research of existing information and records that might reveal environmental conditions associated with a property. There are numerous areas of inquiry associated with the proper performance of an ESA, and many firms cut corners in order to boost their profits on these projects. An ESA client should make sure they are dealing with a firm which takes ESAs seriously. Liability protection can be jeopardized if the environmental firm conducting the project uses inexperienced staff who lack the proper qualifications and experience; nevertheless, this is a common occurrence in the industry. Considering various consultants? If you are in need of an ESA and are considering various consultants, ask them three questions: Are ESAs a core business of your company, or are you primarily in another line of work, such as engineering? At RMEA, ESAs are and always have been a core part of our business since our inception in 1991. Who from your staff will be working on my site, and how much experience does that person have performing ESAs and in environmental consulting in general? It is common in the industry, particularly with firms who perform ESAs as a side-niche, to assign these projects to junior staff. Often a more senior person may technically be managing the project, but the junior person conducts the site inspection and background research. This can lead to oversights and other problems. When you go with RMEA, you will be working with John or Terry, and they will conduct all the work on your site. Does your staff have the knowledge to efficiently and effectively deal with potential or real environmental concerns identified by the Phase I? This is a common problem with firms which dabble in ESAs. RMEA has taken many sites from the initial identification of a recognized environmental condition, through Phase 2 Investigation, and eventual regulatory closure. RMEA staff have close working relationships with regional and state regulatory staff, and in countless cases have used our knowledge and experience to creatively and efficiently address and reach closure of sites with environmental issues. Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs) Qualifications, Experience, and Capabilities Experience Counts. Rocky Mountain Environmental has performed hundreds of ESAs, including Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments. The types of properties for which environmental compliance inspections have been completed |
Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs)As a core component of our business, Rocky Mountain Environmental [RMEA] provides "due diligence" services related to real estate transactions. RMEA implements the latest American Society of Testing and Materials [ASTM] standards for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments ( i.e., Site Characterization), and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments ( i.e., Site Cleanup/Remediation). In addition to the standard Phase 1 ESA, Rocky Mountain Environmental may evaluate business risks arising from other concerns, such as asbestos, lead paint, radon, wetlands, etc. These business risks may be just as important to you as obtaining CERCLA liability protection through the Phase 1, as these concerns may negatively impact the value of your property. RMEA has performed many hundreds of ESAs in Idaho and surrounding states. Our ESA team is headed by John Rice, President, and Terry Olson, Environmental Assessor. Since 1987, John has managed and conducted many hundreds of ESAs across the U.S. Similarly, Terry’s ESA experience extends from the late 1980’s, and has included numerous sites in Idaho and California. What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)? There is a plethora of written information concerning ESAs, but quite simply an ESA is an investigation of real or possible environmental concerns associated with a property. The intent of an ESA is usually to provide liability protection to a prospective purchaser, lender, or other party associated with a property transaction, particularly for industrial or commercial property, but increasingly for farms and ranches as well. ESAs include both a detailed on-site inspection of the property, and research of existing information and records that might reveal environmental conditions associated with a property. There are numerous areas of inquiry associated with the proper performance of an ESA, and many firms cut corners in order to boost their profits on these projects. An ESA client should make sure they are dealing with a firm which takes ESAs seriously. Liability protection can be jeopardized if the environmental firm conducting the project uses inexperienced staff who lack the proper qualifications and experience; nevertheless, this is a common occurrence in the industry. Considering various consultants? If you are in need of an ESA and are considering various consultants, ask them three questions: Are ESAs a core business of your company, or are you primarily in another line of work, such as engineering? At RMEA, ESAs are and always have been a core part of our business since our inception in 1991. Who from your staff will be working on my site, and how much experience does that person have performing ESAs and in environmental consulting in general? It is common in the industry, particularly with firms who perform ESAs as a side-niche, to assign these projects to junior staff. Often a more senior person may technically be managing the project, but the junior person conducts the site inspection and background research. This can lead to oversights and other problems. When you go with RMEA, you will be working with John or Terry, and they will conduct all the work on your site. Does your staff have the knowledge to efficiently and effectively deal with potential or real environmental concerns identified by the Phase I? This is a common problem with firms which dabble in ESAs. RMEA has taken many sites from the initial identification of a recognized environmental condition, through Phase 2 Investigation, and eventual regulatory closure. RMEA staff have close working relationships with regional and state regulatory staff, and in countless cases have used our knowledge and experience to creatively and efficiently address and reach closure of sites with environmental issues. Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs) Qualifications, Experience, and Capabilities Experience Counts. Rocky Mountain Environmental has performed hundreds of ESAs, including Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments. The types of properties for which environmental compliance inspections have been completed |
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As a core component of our business, Rocky Mountain Environmental [RMEA] provides "due diligence" services related to real estate transactions. RMEA implements the latest American Society of Testing and Materials [ASTM] standards for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments ( i.e., Site Characterization), and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments ( i.e., Site Cleanup/Remediation). In addition to the standard Phase 1 ESA, Rocky Mountain Environmental may evaluate business risks arising from other concerns, such as asbestos, lead paint, radon, wetlands, etc. These business risks may be just as important to you as obtaining CERCLA liability protection through the Phase 1, as these concerns may negatively impact the value of your property.
RMEA has performed many hundreds of ESAs in Idaho and surrounding states. Our ESA team is headed by John Rice, President, and Terry Olson, Environmental Assessor. Since 1987, John has managed and conducted many hundreds of ESAs across the U.S. Similarly, Terry’s ESA experience extends from the late 1980’s, and has included numerous sites in Idaho and California.
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What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)?
There is a plethora of written information concerning ESAs, but quite simply an ESA is an investigation of real or possible environmental concerns associated with a property. The intent of an ESA is usually to provide liability protection to a prospective purchaser, lender, or other party associated with a property transaction, particularly for industrial or commercial property, but increasingly for farms and ranches as well. ESAs include both a detailed on-site inspection of the property, and research of existing information and records that might reveal environmental conditions associated with a property. There are numerous areas of inquiry associated with the proper performance of an ESA, and many firms cut corners in order to boost their profits on these projects. An ESA client should make sure they are dealing with a firm which takes ESAs seriously. Liability protection can be jeopardized if the environmental firm conducting the project uses inexperienced staff who lack the proper qualifications and experience; nevertheless, this is a common occurrence in the industry.
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Considering various consultants?
If you are in need of an ESA and are considering various consultants, ask them three questions:
1.Are ESAs a core business of your company, or are you primarily in another line of work, such as engineering?
| At RMEA, ESAs are and always have been a core part of our business since our inception in 1991. |
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2.Who from your staff will be working on my site, and how much experience does that person have performing ESAs and in environmental consulting in general?
| It is common in the industry, particularly with firms who perform ESAs as a side-niche, to assign these projects to junior staff. Often a more senior person may technically be managing the project, but the junior person conducts the site inspection and background research. This can lead to oversights and other problems. When you go with RMEA, you will be working with John or Terry, and they will conduct all the work on your site. |
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3.Does your staff have the knowledge to efficiently and effectively deal with potential or real environmental concerns identified by the Phase I?
| This is a common problem with firms which dabble in ESAs. RMEA has taken many sites from the initial identification of a recognized environmental condition, through Phase 2 Investigation, and eventual regulatory closure. RMEA staff have close working relationships with regional and state regulatory staff, and in countless cases have used our knowledge and experience to creatively and efficiently address and reach closure of sites with environmental issues. |
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A common misconception regarding Phase II and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs):
Clients hear the terms "Phase 2 and Phase 3 ESAs" and are often confused by these terms, and guess that a Phase 1 will necessarily be followed by the need for additional, costly work. This is not true. A Phase 2 ESA is only needed when a recognized environmental condition is identified by the Phase 1 study. Many sites, most actually, are free of significant environmental concerns and no additional work is required. When additional work is needed, that work is focused solely on the specific condition/s identified in the Phase 1. The scope of a Phase 2 study is therefore site specific and varies widely. Phase 3 studies are remediation-focused investigations that follow a Phase 2. RMEA has extensive experience conducting these studies (see Site Investigation and Remediation Services).
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