Environmental Due Diligence: Role of the Environmental Professional in Managing Contaminated Site Liability
Term
Format
Online
Subject Area
Course Number
EESC 5720 690
Course Code
EESC5720690
Course Key
81277
Instructor
Primary Program
Secondary Program
Course Note
MSAG Elective/MES Concentration in Resilience & Adaptation
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 is an asynchronous/online course.
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