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• ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS
• Phase I

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Presentation Objectives

• Rationale for performing Phase I ESAs
• Basic features costs of a Phase I ESA
• Professional services/team BHE provides
• Examples of potential concerns
• Implications for real estate industry
• Questions and answers

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History of Phase I ESAs

• A Manitoba Environment / Conservation initiative
  methods and protocols.
• Initially required for petroleum storage sites to
  identify and characterize impacts 1993.
• Extended to all sites that may be potentially
  impacted / contaminated 1998.
• Primarily commercial property present time
• Motivated by lending institutions.

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What is a Phase I ESA?

• An investigation to identify actual and potential
  site contaminants.
• Involves the recording and assessment of what can
  be documented/observed.
• Does not involve sampling, analytical or
  remediation activities Phase II.
• Does not involve policing, compliance and/or
  enforcement issues.

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Why commission a Phase I ESA?

• Provides baseline of enviro information
• Eliminates uncertainty about potential
  environmental liabilities.
• Exercises professional due diligence.
• Assists with making informed decisions regarding
  transactions and site usage.
• Transferable use if / when decommissioning or
  redeveloping property in future.

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Features of a Phase I ESA

• A. Historical investigation of property
• title search, plans/permits, regulatory reports,
  aerial photos, past/present/future usage, etc.
• Interviews with past/present owners, tenants,
  neighbors, appropriate government officials.
• Site Inspection of buildings, equipment, land,
  and surface water for signs of contamination and
  storage/handling of hazardous materials.

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Sample of an Aerial Photo

• Shows geographical location (sec/twsp/range)
• Shows adjacent land use, industries
• Shows ground and surface water sources
• Shows relevant landmarks, highways

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Features of a Phase I ESA

• B. Geological / geotechnical information
• Surface and groundwater identification
• Bedrock geology and topography
• Soil classification and implications
• C. Evaluative report
• Includes recommendations usually no further
  remedial action beyond identification required.

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BHE Services Professional Team

• Inclusive cost of Phase I ESA is 1950. GST.
• Timeline 3 to 4 weeks (pending complications)
• Professional services / team
• Data collection, collation and research
• Property and building/s inspection, including
  comprehensive interior and exterior photos
• Environmental engineers research and report
• Guaranteed confidentiality, with full
  professional environmental liability insurance.

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Environmental Concerns

• Hazardous Material A material that may, upon
  exposure, constitute an identifiable risk to
  human health or the natural environment.
• Asbestos, PCBs, lead, ozone-depleting
  substances, UFFI
• Contaminant The presence in soil, air, water,
  groundwater or structures of a material or
  condition that may adversely affect human health
  or the natural environment.
• Dioxins, furans (burning barrel/ashes),oil,
  solvents

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Implications for Realtors

• Required for commercial properties.
• Will eventually expand to personal properties.
• Vendor / realtor can be proactive in obtaining
  plan ahead to avoid delays.
• Phase I ESA is a selling feature eliminates
  uncertainties and facilitates fast sale.
• Both vendor and realtor ensure due diligence and
  limit liability.

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Brent Hansen Environmental
402 10th St. Brandon, MB R7A 4G2Ph
726-3335 Fx 727-7538
www.wastenot.mb.ca