Phase 1 & 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

PEG provides environmental consulting services, including Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) services across Ontario. Our ESA’s are performed by our licensed Professional Engineers and are conducted in accordance with the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) standards and the

Phase I ESA

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment identifies Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) associated with a property which may impact the ultimate value of the property. PEG adheres to all industry standards in preparation of its reports, giving the user the information needed to proceed in a commercial real estate transaction.

Overview
Preparation of the Phase I ESA is overseen by an Environmental Professional and includes the following:

• Historical sources
• Radius map search of the local, state, tribal and federal databases
• Regulatory interviews of state and local government officials
• Owner/occupant interviews – past and present – shall be attempted
• Site reconnaissance performed under the charge of an Environmental Professional – including property structures, periphery of the property, current and past uses of the property, obvious geologic, hydro-geologic and topographic conditions; roads; and potential hazardous substances
• Non-scope considerations including radon and visual inspections of lead-based paint, asbestos and mold potential. Testing is not included in the basic report but can be conducted for an additional fee

A written report of our observations and conclusions will be prepared and presented in accordance with standard practices.

Phase II ESA

In the event that the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reveal a Recognized Environmental Condition that warrants additional study, a Phase II ESA can be ordered.

The Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment can be completed in accordance to the CAN/CSA-Z769-00 (R2013) standard or O.Reg. 153/04 (Records of Site Condition). The sampling procedure typically follows the Ontario Ministry of the Environment guidelines.

A Phase II is generally a subsurface investigation that can include: