Selected Project Experience
Commercial Corridor Property: Phase I ESA
Overview
A commercial property in a mixed-use corridor in Northern Michigan was evaluated prior to acquisition. The site included historical automotive-related use and was located near multiple properties with known petroleum releases.
Challenge
Historic automotive-related use suggested potential petroleum handling
Nearby properties included gas stations and underground storage tanks.
The corridor contained multiple regulatory listings for petroleum releases
Approach
Phase I ESA conducted in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 including:
Historical review (including Sanborn maps)
Regulatory database evaluation
Site reconnaissance and interviews
Groundwater flow and migration pathway assessment
Findings & Outcome
No evidence of on-site releases identified
Off-site impacts evaluated; no migration pathway affecting the property identified
No Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) identified, and no additional investigation recommended
Facility Expansion Project: Phase I ESA
Overview
A property in Northern Michigan was evaluated as part of a federally funded project. The site is located near a historical railroad corridor and required environmental due diligence to support funding.
Challenge
Environmental review required for federal funding eligibility
Proximity to potential historical railroad operations
Limited standard historical resources available for portions of the site history
Approach
Phase I ESA conducted in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 including:
Expanded historical research beyond standard sources
Coordination with local historical resources to supplement site history
Regulatory database evaluation and agency file review
Site reconnaissance and stakeholder coordination
Findings & Outcome
No evidence of on-site releases identified
Data gaps addressed through supplemental historical research
No Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) identified, and no additional investigation was recommended