PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT - Prior to the sale of a property or refinancing, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is conducted to determine a sites past chemical history and present usage of the site and of any adjoining or nearby properties.

Chemical usage and disposal documents are reviewed, as are the storage of said chemicals documented, including the possible existence of underground tanks, and the facility is visually surveyed to establish the possible existence of past spills and on site disposal that would have contaminated the subject site. The files of the State, local agencies and the Environmental Protection Agency are reviewed to determine the company's past history of leaks or spills of past chemical usage. Agency files are also reviewed to determine if any activities took place on adjoining or nearby properties which could have a negative impact on the subject parcel. Municipal land records are reviewed to determine past usage of the property.

If the potential for contamination is discovered, a PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT is conducted.

The Phase II includes the collection of soil and groundwater samples, storm water drainage pools and the facility's septic system if applicable.  Laboratory analysis of these samples will document if contamination exists at the site. A written report is issued detailing the findings of the assessment. If adverse conditions are discovered remedial action will be recommended. Under Rapid's supervision, subsequent activities are conducted to abate the adverse documented contamination in accordance with all State and Environmental Protection Agency requirements and ASTM standards. 

If contamination exists, Rapid expertise can continue the investigation to determine the scope and extent of the contamination.

As a direct result of the information collected during the Phase I and Phase II and remedial action is recommended, all subsequent activities will be conducted under Rapid's supervision.  Remedial work will be conducted to meet all State and The Environmental Protection Agency requirements, and ASTM Standards.