The new ASTM standard (ASTM E1527-21) for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) was published in November 2021. On December 15, 2022, USEPA published a direct final rule approving the new standard for conducting the all appropriate inquiry (AAI) component for potential liability protections under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). With
USEPA is currently working to address public comments before issuing a direct final rule approving the new ASTM standard (ASTM E1527-21) for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). The current E1527-13 standard will remain an approved method for conducting the all appropriate inquiry (AAI) component for potential liability protections under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Senior Compliance Specialist Amy Bauer, CPEA, has over 20 years of experience conducting and managing environmental site assessments, regulatory compliance audits and support, and environmental investigations. As the food and beverage sector leader for EHS Support, she helps our clients reduce risk, satisfy regulations, and lower their operating costs across a wide spectrum of industry