Environmental Due Diligence

Environmental Due Diligence

Term
Online
Course Number
EESC 5720 695
Course Code
EESC5720695
Course Key
77115
Instructor
Course Note
MSAG Elective All concentrations/MES Foundation Env Geol
Course Description
Evaluation of environmental contamination and liability is an important tool during acquisition of real estate property, and a standard work product in the environmental consulting field. This course will cover the purpose and history of the Superfund law, the various classifications of Superfund liable parties, and protections against Superfund liability, specifically with regard to bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPP). In the context of the BFPP liability defense the course will focus on the performance of "All Appropriate Inquiry" for the presence of environmental contamination (e.g. Phase I environmental site assessment). Our study of "All Appropriate Inquiry" will include evaluation of historical maps and other resources, aerial photography, chain-of-title documentation, and governmental database information pertaining to known contaminated sites in the area of select properties on or near campus. Site visits will be performed to gain experience and knowledge for the identification of recognized environmental conditions. Students will prepare environmental reports for select properties and will have an opportunity to hone technical writing skills.

This course requires the purchase of the following textbook:

Tramm, Kenneth S. Environmental Due Diligence: A Professional Handbook - Infinity Publishing: United States. 2012. ISBN: 978-0-7414-3398-5