Land Use & Environmental

Phase II Environmental Assessment

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

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.

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 (8% of the exam)

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