The ASTM E1527 standard for Phase I ESAs is expected to be updated in 2020. According to EDR the updates will include changes to to the Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions (HRECs) and Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions (CRECs) definitions. According to EDR, the revised HREC will require investigation of adjoining properties and the surrounding area. This…

Over the last few years the regulatory community has moved to loosen restrictions on site redevelopment. This has come with the recognition that sometimes contaminated sites are NOT unhealthy for people and the environment if they are handled properly. Proper handling could involve engineering around the environmental contamination or restricting future development to certain activities…