Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Processes

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Virtual Event , VE 10/12/2020 - 10/15/2020 This course is a virtual event being held from 10:00-4:00 EDT with breaks for lunch. Please reach out to gmoore@astm.org with any questions. 610-832-9695 Number of Attendees Virtual Event , VE 11/17/2020 - 11/19/2020 Changed to a VIRTUAL EVENT

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In light of rising concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and calls to contain the virus, ASTM will be offering this in-person training as a live streamed virtual event.

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*After the early bird period expires, registrations are subject to standard pricing.

About the Course

This course covers the ASTM Environmental Site Assessment Standard Practices for the Phase I Site Assessment (E1527) and the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (E1903). You will gain an understanding of how to use the standards and how the standards affect the way you do business.

The instructor will also discuss the "Innocent Landowner Defense" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and why due diligence is necessary.

The first part of this course focus on ASTM E1527. Coverage includes discussion of the changes to the standard as well as the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act.

The last part of the course focuses on how to properly plan and perform Phase II investigations using ASTM E1903 Standard Guide for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. It covers the various approaches used in the Phase II process to generate additional information regarding the identification and nature of potential contaminants associated with RECs identified during the Phase I Processes to assist in making informed business decisions concerning commercial real estate transactions.

Instructor Message about Phase I Instruction

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Recall why the ASTM Environmental Site Assessment Standard Practices for the Phase I Site Assessment and the Transaction Screen Process (E1527 and E1528) were developed

Describe how standards are used

Interpret how standards affect the way you do business

Discuss the "Innocent Landowner Defense" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and why due diligence is necessary

Discuss changes to E1527

Recall how to properly plan and perform Phase II investigations using ASTM E1903 Standard Guide for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments

Discuss various approaches used in the Phase II process to generate additional information regarding the identification and nature of potential contaminants associated with RECs identified during the Phase I Processes to assist in making informed business decisions concerning commercial real estate transactions.

Who Should Attend

Environmental professionals

Appraisers

Property owners

Upper managers in financial organizations, insurance companies, and law firms

Attorneys and bankers

Anyone who completes the Transaction Screen process and fills out the form

Anyone responsible for reviewing Transaction Screens or Phase I Site Assessment reports

Course Description

Regulatory/Liability Overview

Why ASTM?

Small Business Liability Relief & Brownfields Revitalization Act

ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process

Phase I Introduction

Records Research

Site Reconnaissance

Interviews

Report Preparation

Introduction to Phase I Case Study

Phase I Case Study



Phase I Summary



Non-Scope Considerations



Limitations



Liability Issues

Other ASTM Activities

Question & Answer Session

ASTM Standard Practice Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Introduction & Background

Terminology



Scope of the Standard



User Needs



Uses of the Standard



Limitations of the Standard

Contracting Considerations

Developing the Scope of Work

Assessment Activities



Field Screening & Field Analytical Techniques



Environmental Media Sampling



Environmental Sample Handling

Evaluation and Interpretation of Data

Evaluation of Data



Verification of Data



Interpretation of Results



Elimination of RECs



Confirmation of RECs

Presentation of Findings and Conclusions

Report Purpose



Report Characteristics



Report Components



Case Studies

Question & Answer Session

Fee Includes

E1527 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process

E1903 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process

Course notes

Case studies

Certificate of Completion

2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Coffee breaks (on-site classes only)

About the Instructors

This course is taught by the professionals who contributed to the development of the ASTM Phase I and II standards. They are members of ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessments and are involved in developing new ASTM environmental assessment standards.

About Sponsoring Committee

ASTM standards have grown to be among the world's most widely used and accepted documents. Recognizing the need for authoritative site assessment standards, ASTM pulled together environmental professionals, real estate and insurance professionals, lawyers, and government representatives. These members of ASTM Committee E50 and its Subcommittee E50.02 on Commercial Real Estate Transactions developed the standard upon which this course is based. For more information on Committee E50 contact Molly Lynak or go to our E50 technical committee page.

Attention: Professional Engineers

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How Learning Will Be Assessed

Learning will be assessed through a series of question and answer sessions.

Questions About This Training Course

For information on this training course, please contact Training or call (610) 832-9686.

Attendee Praise

Praise from recent attendees of the course:

"This was a fabulous class in which I learned a great deal. The instructor was extremely knowledgable and seemed to be an expert in the field and was very good at communicating that knowledge."

"Great course -- Fantastic instructor, great knowledge and energy! Personable and interesting throughout the full 3 days"

"This instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, he was able to explain complex technical information and legal rules important for competency."

"The whole course was valuable to me, especially the terminology -- REC, release, de minimis, etc."

"As someone who has limited knowledge and experience with Phase I's, I felt all information provided on the Phase I was extremely helpful and taught very well."

"Instructor was very knowledgeable and presented the information clearly and easy to understand. Great personality and use of examples to keep us interested."

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