ASTM Phase I Environmental Services

For its Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Lockatong Engineering follows the format of ASTM Standard 1527. We perform a physical inspection of the site, review relevant records and interview occupants, owners, neighbors and selected officials. The scope is often expanded to address issues specific to the subject property.

Our goal for these ESA studies is to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) associated with each property as well as business environmental risks (BERs) as defined within ASTM. This site visit includes an inspection for those issues that are identified as within the scope of ASTM 1527:

  • Hazardous Materials Storage & Handling
  • Waste Generation, Storage, Disposal & Emissions
  • Underground Storage Tanks
  • Aboveground Storage Tanks
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
  • Stained Soil
  • Drums or Unidentified Containers
  • Drains or Sumps
  • Pits, Ponds or Lagoons
  • Wells
  • Septic Systems

In addition to the site inspections, we conduct other research that falls within the ESA scope:

  • The apparent current and prior uses of all adjacent properties with respect to the potential for migration of contaminants to the subject property
  • Readily available public records (local, state and federal) and previous reports and studies to identify existing or potential sources of contamination to the site
  • Interview present or past owners or tenants or other knowledgeable individuals, to the extent available, to assess their knowledge of stored, created or discharged hazardous materials or waste; review whether appropriate procedures, safeguards, permits and notices are in place.

Unless directed by our client, Lockatong’s ESA scope will not include asbestos sampling or other issues that ASTM methodology defines as “out of scope.” If these additional services are requested, Lockatong Engineering can prepare a separate proposal.

Phase II investigation

Sometimes, the degree or even existence of contamination cannot be confirmed without a Phase II investigation. Lockatong Engineering can coordinate and conduct Phase II investigations when necessary, as determined by the findings of our assessment.

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