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Phase I and II Services

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is an environmental study of a property that is designed to identify “recognized environmental conditions” with respect to hazardous substances and petroleum products. The identified conditions may or may not warrant further assessment. The further assessment is known as a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment.

“Recognized environmental conditions” is defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (or “ASTM”) as the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substance or petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release into structures on the property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property, even under conditions that are in compliance with laws. The term is not intended to include de minimis conditions that generally do not present a material risk of harm to public health or the environment and that generally would not be the subject of an enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate governmental agencies.

The ASTM Phase I assessment does not include the collection of any samples, nor does it address various environmental issues including asbestos-containing materials, radon, lead-based paint, lead in drinking water, wetlands, regulatory compliance, cultural and historic resources, industrial hygiene, health and safety, ecological resources, endangered species, indoor air quality, high voltage power lines, and others. However, Hudson can prepare a proposal to accommodate your needs for these matters during the Phase I activities. Hudson has the qualified, experienced, and certified personnel to assess these issues should your project require it.