Training Course covers environmental site assessments.
Press Release Summary:
Titled Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, 3-day ASTM training course covers latest version of Phase I standard, ASTM E527-05, and information on U.S. EPA rule on All Appropriate Inquiry. ASTM E1527 includes historical records research of subject property, site reconnaissance, interviews with owners/occupants, and documentation of findings. ASTM E1903 Phase II standard focuses on planning of Phase II investigations into RECs and learning approaches used in Phase II process.
Original Press Release:
ASTM International Training Course on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., November 13, 2009-"Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments" is the title of a three-day ASTM International training course to be held eleven times during 2010.
Many companies offer training on these standards, but the ASTM course offers an opportunity to be trained by the organization that developed the standards. The latest version of the Phase I standard, ASTM E527-05, and information on the U.S. EPA rule on All Appropriate Inquiry will be covered in this course. Recognizing the need for authoritative site assessment standards, ASTM pulled together environmental professionals, real estate and insurance professionals, lawyers and government representatives to develop its site assessment standards.
ASTM E1527, Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, is the national standard for conducting Phase I assessments and includes: historical records research of the subject property; site reconnaissance of the subject property; interviews with owners/occupants of the subject property; and documentation of findings and report preparation.
ASTM E1903, Standard Guide for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process, focuses on:
- Proper planning and performance of Phase II investigations into Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs);
- Learning various approaches used in the Phase II process to generate additional information regarding the identification and nature of potential contaminants associated with RECs identified during the Phase I and/or Transaction Screen Processes to assist in making informed business decisions concerning commercial real estate transactions; and
- Gaining an understanding of the level of knowledge necessary to satisfy the innocent purchaser defense under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and why due diligence is necessary.
The course cost is $1095 USD and includes copies of the Phase I and Phase II standards plus two additional ASTM standards related to Phase I for forestlands and the transaction screen, course notes, case studies and information about ASTM and Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action. The following is the training schedule for 2010:
Feb. 2-4, Albuquerque, N.M.
Sept. 14-16, Columbus, Ohio
March 23-25, W. Conshohocken, Pa.
Sept. 28-30, Kansas City, Mo.
April 20-22, Phoenix, Ariz.
Oct.19-21, Baltimore, Md.
May 4-6, Austin, Texas
June 15-17, Little Rock, Ark.
Nov. 9-11, Dallas, Texas
Nov. 30-Dec. 2, San Diego, Calif.
To register or for a free brochure, contact Eileen Finn, ASTM International (phone: 610-832-9686; efinn@astm.org). This course can be tailored to your company's needs and can be brought by ASTM to your site. Contact Scott Murphy, ASTM International (phone: 610-832-9685; smurphy@astm.org) for details.
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ASTM Staff Contact: Eileen Finn, Phone: 610-832-9686; efinn@astm.org
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