December 4th, 2024

In the United States, an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a specialized report crafted to evaluate a property’s potential exposure to environmental hazards. This assessment not only looks at the land itself but also considers any physical structures or developments on the site. Its primary purpose is to identify and assess any existing or potential environmental liabilities, offering valuable insight into the property’s environmental health and risks. Understanding the Basics: Since the 1980s, the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) has been a vital tool in protecting landowners under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA’s) “innocent landowner Read More »

March 19th, 2020

IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY RUSH TURN AROUND WITH NO FEE COMPETITIVE PRICING ASTM AND AAI COMPLIANT SSCI’s approach to risk audits and Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) assures sounds, reliable findings and cost-effective solutions.  SSCI has over thirty years of experience in Phase I, Phase II, and other environmental services.  SSCI is experienced in HUD grants, GLO grants, and SBA loans.  Our staff has set a professional standard in the industry and conducts investigations in accordance with the standard practice of ASTM E 1527-13.  With offices in Texas and Louisiana, SSCI can respond quickly to your ESA needs. EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS  Phase I Environmental Read More »

March 31st, 2015

Since the passage of the Superfund Cleanup Acceleration Act of 1998, anyone interested in selling, buying or financing a commercial property is encouraged or required to have an environmental site assessment (ESA) performed to uncover evidence of environmental site contamination. To obtain Innocent Landowner status, the buyer must assure that the Phase I ESA meets the specific requirements  of ASTM E1527-13: Standard Practice for Environmental Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. If there’s indication of contamination, a Phase II environmental investigation is used to determine the presence, or absence of, petroleum products or hazardous waste in the subsurface of Read More »