Identifying and Addressing Limitations during Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment – E 1527-13 Guidelines

According to E 1527-13… Regarding any type of “Limitation” a a Phase 1, what is the Environmental Professional required to do?

shall document, in the report, general limitations and basis of review, including limitations imposed by physical obstructions such as adjacent buildings, bodies of water, asphalt, or other paved areas, and limiting conditions (for example, snow, rain).

According to E 1527-13, if the Environmental Professional identifies any type of “Limitation” during the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, the following actions are required:

1. Document the Limitation: The Environmental Professional must document the Limitation in the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment report.

2. Evaluate the Impact of Limitation: The Environmental Professional must evaluate the impact of the Limitation on the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and the ability to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).

3. Provide Recommendations: The Environmental Professional must provide recommendations for additional assessments or investigations to address the Limitation and potential RECs.

4. Clearly State Limitation: The Environmental Professional must clearly state that the Limitation was identified and evaluate the impact of the Limitation on the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment.

5. Consider a Phase 2 Assessment: If the Environmental Professional determines that the Limitation prevents the identification of RECs or the need for additional assessments, a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment may be necessary.

Overall, the Environmental Professional is required to thoroughly investigate any identified Limitations during a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and provide guidance on how best to address them to ensure the accuracy of the assessment.

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