Land Use & Environmental

Phase II Environmental Assessment

Targeted sampling and laboratory analysis used to investigate a specific environmental concern identified at a property.

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What does Phase II Environmental Assessment mean on the Texas real estate exam?

Answer: Targeted sampling and laboratory analysis used to investigate a specific environmental concern identified at a property.

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Phase II Environmental Assessment definition

A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment investigates a recognized concern through sampling and analysis. Depending on the concern, it may test soil, groundwater, vapor, or building materials.

Phase II is a common professional follow-up to a Phase I finding, but it is not the federal all appropriate inquiries standard itself.

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On the exam

If the question mentions samples or laboratory results, think Phase II.

Exam trap

Do not describe every Phase I as including samples. Sampling is the key Phase II signal.

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Disclosures & Environmental (9 of 80 National)

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