Live Training
Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Processes
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Virtual Event, VE
07/11/2022 - 07/14/2022
Virtual Event, VE
08/22/2022 - 08/25/2022
Virtual Event, VE
09/06/2022 - 09/09/2022
Virtual Event, VE
10/11/2022 - 10/14/2022
Columbus, OH
11/01/2022 - 11/03/2022
Virtual Event, VE
11/15/2022 - 11/18/2022
Virtual Event, VE
11/29/2022 - 12/02/2022
West Conshohocken, PA
12/13/2022 - 12/15/2022
ASTM Headquarters
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Virtual Event
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.
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.
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How Learning Will Be Assessed
Learning will be assessed through a series of question and answer sessions.
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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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