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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Protect Buyers from Unknown Liabilities
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) are investigations designed to uncover liabilities associated with commercial properties and satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the landowner liability protection (innocent landowner defense) from CERCLA liability. Phase I ESAs are necessary for all commercial properties from woodlands to aged industrial properties. GEL Engineering personnel perform Phase I ESAs to protect our clients from unexpected environmental issues throughout the southeastern United States.