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NJ Case Addresses State's Innocent Landowner Defense
Recent Decision Emphasizes Importance of Environmental Due Diligence General partners held individually liable due to failure to perform proper environmental due diligence prior to acquisition of property in New Jersey. by Douglas Eilender,… READ MORE >
  |   04.20.2016
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Guidance on ASTM's REC-HREC-CREC Definitions
ASTM last updated the Phase I ESA E 1527-13 in 2013, yet questions remain about how environmental professionals should be applying the new suite of REC definitions in practice. In response to client… READ MORE >
  |   04.18.2016
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Why is Vapor Such a Hot Topic?
EDR Insight hosted a webinar this week titled Seven Things Informed Lenders Should Know About Environmental Due Diligence. Grady Shields, an attorney with Wyrick Robbins Yates and Ponton delivered a comprehensive look at… READ MORE >
  |   04.14.2016
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EDR Updates Reports in Response to EPA Database Changes
Last summer, we told you about EPA’s plans to make changes to the way it stores data as part of the Superfund program. Specifically, EPA announced that it would be retiring CERCLIS, the… READ MORE >
  |   03.21.2016
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One Environmental Professional’s Take on ASTM’s Revised Vapor Encroachment Screening Standard
In December 2015, ASTM Subcommittee E50.02 (Real Estate Assessment and Management) approved revisions to the Standard Guide E2600 for Vapor Encroachment Screening on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions. The new E2600-15 Standard … READ MORE >
  |   03.09.2016
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Industry Insider Speaks Out on Growth/Opportunities in Market Recovery
The Executive Review 2016 edition of EBJ, published by Environmental Business International, included a Q&A with Holly Neber, President of AEI Consultants. EDR Insight is grateful for permission from EBI to post a… READ MORE >
  |   03.01.2016
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Five Common Environmental Due Diligence Mistakes to Avoid
NOTE TO READERS: This article originally appeared in the Colorado Real Estate Journal, Jan 20 – Feb 2, 2016 edition. It was jointly authored by Attorney David P. Steinberger, Partner, environmental and… READ MORE >
  |   02.23.2016
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Q&A with Industry Veteran: Downturn Emphasizes Need for Better Risk Management
The Executive Review 2016 edition of EBJ, published by Environmental Business International, included a Q&A with Elizabeth Krol, a Professional Geologist (P.G.) and National Client Manager with Partner Engineering and Science Inc. EDR… READ MORE >
  |   02.22.2016
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE BENCHMARK SURVEY: FILE REVIEWS
How are EPs handling incomplete data in their reports? Are EPs’ clients asking for addendums if information is received after report delivery? Are firms charging added fees for regulatory records reviews? How long… READ MORE >
  |   02.08.2016
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE BENCHMARK SURVEY: TAT
Is Speed More Important Than Price? Are Firms Charging for Faster Phase I ESA Reports? “You want it when?” Ask environmental due diligence consultants what their top challenges are in today’s market, and… READ MORE >
  |   01.27.2016