ASTM Phase I ESA Standards - Most Recent

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Product Description

Extensively updated to reflect the most recent changes to the All Appropriate Inquiries Rule (the “Rule”) and the ASTM Environmental Site Assessment Standard (the “Standard”), Environmental Site Assessment Phase 1, Third Edition provides a valuable guide to the techniques of performing Phase 1 site assessment. Promoting a better understanding of the rationale and processes necessary to protect those stakeholders associated with a property, this book describes the latest methods used by leaders in the industry and emphasizes the development of an easy-to-follow investigative strategy for performing in-house assessments.

Equally informative as an introduction for those new to the field and as a quick reference guide for experienced practitioners, this third edition reviews investigative tools mandated by the Rule, as well as many that are not. It presents the recommended searches pertaining to petroleum and petroleum product concerns as covered by the Standard, and expands on the hazards associated with construction. The author reviews the legal issues involved in the purchase of property and an historic overview provides context and a sense of the evolution of the field. Chapters outline the assessment process from beginning to end in an organized, step-by-step manner. The book describes investigations of the physical setting, historic usage, property and area reconnaissance, building materials, and industrial activities associated with a property. It also gives tips on interviewing, lists regulatory agencies, and considers special resources such as wetlands and buildings with historical value.

Whether you are actively involved in the performance of site assessments or simply want to be better informed when purchasing property, Environmental Site Assessment Phase 1, Third Edition is an important resource on a wide range of investigative tools.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #829776 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 312 pages

Review
This book is written such that it is informative for those who are new to the subject and is a quick reference guide for those already knowledgeable in the field … Having been involved, to a limited extent, in site assessment, I can attest to the importance of the process and the valuable help and advice this book contains.
— Electrical Insulation Magazine

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Customer Reviews

Environmental Site Assessment Phase I: A Basic Guide, Second Edition
Book was in super good (new) condition. The only problem is that this is second addition and my class is using the third addition. But most of the information is the same so I'm ok.