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ASTM E1527-21 · EPA All Appropriate Inquiries

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

Identifies recognized environmental conditions before you buy, lend or refinance. It's also the step that supports CERCLA landowner liability protections under EPA's All Appropriate Inquiries rule.

Request a Phase I quoteFor due diligence firms
Typically 15 business days*Vapor screening includedRush available
Site reconnaissance in a San Francisco alley

What's included

Each Phase I ESA includes the following.

Site visit

The property, with observation of adjoining properties.

Regulatory records

Federal, state, tribal and local databases, plus agency files and records requests where warranted.

Historical research

Back to first developed use or 1940: aerials, topo maps, Sanborn maps, directories and permits.

Interviews

Owners, occupants and local officials, plus the user questionnaire.

Vapor encroachment screening

Screening under ASTM E2600-22.

Findings and opinions

RECs, CRECs, HRECs and de minimis conditions, signed by the Environmental Professional.

Optional add-ons

Scoped to what the lender or buyer needs.

AsbestosLead-based paintRadonWetlandsFlood zonePFAS reviewBusiness environmental risks

Report formats

  • The Geare Group report, or your firm's template and platform
  • Lender-specific scopes, including SBA and bank environmental policies
  • Reliance letters for the lender named at order, including the SBA reliance letter
A vacant lot between two buildings

For due diligence firms

Site visits only, or complete reports on your template and platform. We have worked with national due diligence firms for more than 15 years.

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Turnaround
15*business days, typically

From authorization and site access. Rush is available.

*Agency file requests and site access can extend the schedule. Your proposal gives a firm date.

Related services

Transaction Screens
ASTM E1528-22, when a lender's policy allows a lighter scope. For SBA loans, a Transaction Screen is the minimum when the owner or operator won't sign the Environmental Questionnaire.
Phase II coordination
If a Phase I recommends subsurface investigation, we help scope the work and refer you to a trusted local Phase II firm. For SBA loans, a current or past on-site dry cleaner needs a Phase I followed by a Phase II.

Phase I quotes

Send the address and what the lender needs. We'll reply with scope, fee and schedule.

Request a Phase I quoteCall (831) 818-6295