Back in November of 2021, ASTM International issued its revised Standard Practice E1527-21 to replace its 2013 version setting forth the specific procedures and requirements for environmental professionals preparing Phase I environmental site assessments. Preparation of a Phase I report under this Standard satisfies one of the obligations under the All Appropriate Inquires (AAI) Rule … Continue Reading
How to comply with the vapor encroachment assessment required by ASTM Standard E1527-13 (ASTM E1527-13) has become a common question for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment users in search of satisfying the CERCLA all appropriate inquiry rules. As we reported in our prior frESH law blog post, unlike ASTM Standard E1527-05, the new ASTM E1527-13 … Continue Reading
On December 30, 2013, US EPA issued its final rule approving use of ASTM E 1527-13 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments to satisfy the All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) requirements under CERCLA Section 101(35)(B). The rule is effective immediately. As expected and reported in our prior frESH law blog, US EPA clarified that “today’s rule … Continue Reading
On August 15, 2013, USEPA published a direct final rule in the Federal Register approving use of new ASTM Standard E 1527-13, “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” to satisfy the All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) requirements under Section 101(35)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and set forth in 40 CFR … Continue Reading
