Can asbestos techs, mold techs and home inspectors conduct Phase 1 ESA reports under the EPA law?
No. According to the AAI legislation, these individuals cannot conduct Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment reports. This and other problems are why the new law was written into code on November 1, 2005. These individuals who do not understand soil and groundwater contamination and liabilities should not be issuing opinions on these issues based on their qualifications in other fields. Because so many inaccurate reports were placed into the market by these unqualified people, numerous lawsuits and environmental problems have occurred causing financial disasters and the lowering of industry standards. If your report is not conducted by an Environmental Professional, you may not qualify for Landowner Liability Protection in the future.
