Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigation
The team of trained experts at Sage Environmental provide high quality technical expertise, advice, and support to our clients as part of Stage 1 / Phase I Investigations.
Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI)
Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI): Also referred to as a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a method used to assist in determining potential environmental liabilities due to contamination on a site or property. This process involves a detailed review of land uses and history including a site visit, record searches, personal interviews and the evaluation of related information and reporting. This information is compiled and used to determine the potential of impact on a site due to contamination. Our reporting will provide conclusions and recommendations whether further investigations if warranted, such as a Stage 2 PSI / Phase II ESA.
Our Stage 1 PSI’s Meet:
- CSA Standard “Z768-01 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment” – Phase 1 ESA
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation CMHC guidelines
- Requirements of Provincial and Federal regulators
A Stage 1 PSI / Phase I ESA May Be Used To:
- Meet a regulatory request, order or direction
- Provide a liability assessment prior to an acquisition or divestiture of a property or site
- Provide a due diligence measure in support of a real estate or financing agreement
- Provide baseline liability assessment prior to tenancy of a site
- Provide a due diligence measure for compliance in corporate stewardship
What Is A Phase I Environmental Assessment?
A Phase I ESA is primarily a desktop review accompanied by a site visit that will assess the current and historical uses of a property and the surrounding area…
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PHASE I ESA 101: UNDERSTANDING THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Installment 2 of our Phase 1 ESA Educational Series 2.1 Federal and Provincial Regulations When it comes to conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in Canada, it’s essential to understand the regulatory ecosystem that shapes best practices and legal...
PHASE I ESA 101: INTRODUCTION TO PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS
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Biodiversity at Risk: Key Species in Okanagan Wetlands
Wetlands in the Okanagan region may not always receive the same attention as forests or open grasslands, but they are teeming with life. From amphibians and birds to fish and mammals, many species depend on these unique ecosystems for survival. Unfortunately, habitat...
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