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Your Standard Environmental Site Assessment may Still Not Cover PFAS
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With all the attention paid to PFAS in the last few years, it is not surprising that you are now being asked about them.
It is possible to assume that your standard Environmental Site Assessment would be sufficient.
Evaluate the possibility that the property is already for sale.
PFAS, the “forever chemical” that are on, has impacted many.
Their way to being regulated in part by the Federal Government
trillion and are already controlled in such tiny concentrations
In many states
But, as EPA reportsBecause PFAS are not
Federal law defines “hazardous substances” as substances that are dangerous to human health.
Current ASTM standard for Environmental Site Assessments
They are not covered.
You need to ensure that your site assessment is done correctly
Professionals can now add PFAS to their scope of work.
Some examples of properties that might contain PFAS are:
Properties located near or within the vicinity of properties
electroplating, semiconductor manufacturing, automobile
Manufacturing or recycling, waterproofing and stain resistance, box
Manufacturing is as common as any property that has been set ablaze.
Fighting foam might have been applied.
According to EPA has the following information: if EPA’s schedule
This summer, the loophole will be partially closed.
The 2021 edition of the Site Assessment standard is approved and endorsed by the EPA
Property owners who are careful will still review the site assessors’ reports.
scopes of work required to ensure that their Environmental Site Assessments are completed
They are doing what they think they’re doing.
The purpose of this article is to provide a general overview.
guide to the subject matter It is a good idea to seek specialist advice
Discuss your specific circumstances.
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