Environmental Site Assessment : A Practical Guide

This practical guide examines the impact of environmental hazards and legislation on real estate and business transactions, and shows environmental auditors how to perform a thorough and accurate assessment in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard governing the process.

Included are proven methods for performing such specific tasks as surveying, assessing and characterizing sites; remediating environmental hazards; conducting environmental compliance audits; and contracting with environmental consultants and remediation specialists.

Forms and checklists, as well as the full text of the ASTM Standard, are provided.