The Purpose of a Phase I Assessment as Defined by CERCLA

question 8

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a Phase I Assessment as defined by CERCLA is to

• A) determine if any prior use of the property would indicate the presence of environmental contamination
• B) examine the property for existing contamination only on the surface
• C) discover any existing contamination and determine methods of resolving the problem
• D) provide the landowner with absolute protection against any subsequent liability

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