Environmental Professional (EP)

Why it matters

Federal rules require an environmental professional to conduct or oversee a Phase I used for all appropriate inquiries. The EP signs a declaration in the report. Buyers should confirm the EP's qualifications before relying on the report.

Source: law.cornell.edu

Where we discuss it

• How Long Is a Phase I ESA Valid? 180 Days and 1 Year
• SBA 7(a) and 504 Loans: Is a Phase I ESA Required?
• PFAS and Phase I ESAs: What CRE Buyers Should Ask
• Phase I ESAs in the Inland Northwest: Which State Records Get Searched