Just a Phase: ASTM Issues New Phase I Environmental Standard

Following a thorough evaluation process, ASTM International's Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action Committee has revised its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments for the first time since 2013. The revisions add rigor and formality to the process of generating a Phase I report, likely resulting in a longer timeline to complete due diligence as environmental professionals implement the revised standard. Get up to speed on the changes and what they mean for your clients.  

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