ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS
You may be liable for significant remediation costs related to soil and groundwater contamination by lead, asbestos, radon, storage tanks, landfills, and other hazards. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) includes sellers and buyers in the liability chain even though they may not be personally responsible for contamination on their property.

LIMITING LIABILITY
You may avoid costly environmental liability by the 'innocent landowner defense' provision of CERCLA. However, in order to qualify for this defense, environmental conditions must be investigated using 'due diligence' and 'all appropriate inquiry'. A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) from MTC will meet the strict CERCLA requirements and limit your liability.

DUE DILIGENCE
Limiting liability requires an investigation with 'due diligence' into environmental conditions on the subject property. You may be assured of 'due diligence' from an MTC Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. Our ESA's meet the rigorous standards established by ASTM E1527 and are performed by a Certified Environmental Inspector.

ALL APPROPRIATE INQUIRY
The Environmental Assessment Association (EAA), an internationally recognized body, certifies our inspectors, assuring �all appropriate inquiry� will be made. MTC�s assessments include a site reconnaissance, interviews, historical research, and an extensive search of local, state, and federal environmental databases. Plus, our reports are generated in timely and cost-effective manner.