
Trusted Peer Review of Your Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Reports
Elevate the quality, consistency, and credibility of your Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports with ASTM-PEER®.
The ASTM-PEER program provides independent, expert-led peer review backed by ASTM International’s trusted standards leaders and seasoned industry professionals.
Submit your organization’s Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports for third-party evaluation against the industry benchmark ASTM E1527, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. Recognized by lenders, attorneys, regulators, developers, and environmental consultants, E1527 is the accepted standard for conducting pre-acquisition environmental due diligence in the U.S.
ASTM-PEER Participants will benefit from:
Submit Application
Complete program application and send to ASTM to enroll.
Execute Agreement
Sign confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement and submit payment.
Submit Your Phase I Report
Submit a redacted Phase I ESA report, removing sensitive information as needed.
Peer Review is Conducted
ASTM reviewer evaluates the report against ASTM E1527 using a conformance checklist and provides written feedback.
Quality Assurance Review
A second independent ASTM reviewer checks the checklist and comments for accuracy and consistency.
Receive Final Results
Receive finalized peer review package including notated report, and summary of comments highlighting areas of strength and needs for improvement.
Prepare for your ASTM-PEER review with our live and on-demand, self-paced training options and environmental certification programs: