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Phase 1 environmental site assessment texas

Lord and Winter Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) are designed to meet “All Appropriate Inquiry” requirements of the ASTM 1527-13 Standard, the data standard which forms the backbone of environmental risk protection for perspective purchasers.  Key elements of the All Appropriate Inquiry include: 

Site Reconnaissance

An on-site inspection of the parcel to identify whether or not evidence exists of a spill or release to the soil, groundwater, or soil vapor.

Records Review

A review of city directory records, and/or tax records to determine whether businesses with known hazardous waste handling operations operated within the parcel.

Database Search

A database search to discover whether any permit violations, reported spills and releases, environmental cleanups, or hazardous waste permits occur within the Subject Property boundary.

Maps

A review of historical aerial photographs, topographic maps, Sanborn fire insurance maps to identify any evidence of historical illicit dumping, fueling operations, or other waste storage and handling.

Interviews

Buyer and Seller questionnaires to document known institutional knowledge of hazardous waste operations and clean up and interviews with state and local agencies to determine whether the site is listed as active or closed site list for leaking underground storage tanks, dry cleaner facilities, or remediation sites.

Phase I ESA Report

A report document the results of the site reconnaissance, historical data review, interviews, and other ASTM 1527-13 recommended research items. The report concludes whether or no Recognized Environmental Conditions were found at the property.

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Phase 1 environmental site assessment texas

Why Due Diligence?

Why smart prospective purchasers complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment before their purchase. 

Phase 1 environmental site assessment texas

Phase 1 environmental site assessment texas

Non Profit Acquisition - Wharton, TX

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Due diligence was needed for acquisition of a 3 acre parcel by a non-profit group.  An environmental review was needed to assess business environmental risk and clear the property for receivership.

Phase 1 environmental site assessment texas

The Market at Czech Hall - Oklahoma CIty, OK

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Environmental due diligence was needed for acquisition of several parcels totaling  29.95 acres and planned for a regional commercial development.  The Market at Czech Hall includes Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ross, Rack Room Shoes, Ulta, Marshalls, Five Below, Petco, and more in Yukon, Oklahoma, located 17 miles west of Oklahoma City.  

Phase 1 environmental site assessment texas

Shoppes of Kemah - Kemah, TX

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Environmental due diligence was needed for acquisition of two parcels totaling 13.27 acres and planned for development of the Shoppes of Kemah.  The Shoppes of Kemah is a $16M, 89,000 SF shopping center developed by GBT Realty, Inc. and featuring Petco, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, ULTA, and Rack Room Shoes. 

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Lord and Winter always exceeds our expectations in performing environmental consulting services throughout a large geographical range, in a timely manner, and at a competitive price point.

As a project manager, I greatly appreciate Lord and Winter’s professionalism in completing our Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment well within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.

We use David and his staff at Lord and Winter on projects throughout the United States. I am amazed at how they balance sensitive environmental requirements and a demanding developer’s schedule.

Commercial Real Estate Executive

What is involved in a phase 1 environmental assessment?

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 1 ESA) is an investigation of a property's current and historical use. The process views and investigates a property in regards to former use in order to determine if there is a potential for hazardous conditions that might be present on the property.

How long is a Phase 1 environmental assessment Good For?

How Long is a Phase I ESA Valid? You may be wondering on the specifics of how long a Phase I ESA is good for in the eyes of the law for a property. The simple answer is one year – if the Phase I ESA was completed more than 365 days ago then it must be re-completed as it is no longer valid.

What is included in an environmental site assessment?

In the United States, an environmental site assessment is a report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities. The analysis, often called an ESA, typically addresses both the underlying land as well as physical improvements to the property.

What is a Phase 3 environmental site assessment?

Phase III assessments include additional intrusive testing and a plan to mitigate environmental issues based on the results of the previous assessments. During this phase, the size and source of the contamination will be characterized through methods such as installation of ground water monitoring wells.