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Proposal for Geotechnical Services,Phase 1 ESA and Database Review <br /> 2.57 Acres Site- <br /> Highway U.S.70A and Meadowland Drive,Hillsborough,North Carolina <br /> ECS Proposal Number 06P:16687-16689 <br /> investigation or from off-site sources. A nationally standardized practice for Phase I ESAs was <br /> adopted and published by the American Society for Testing and Materials in May of 1993 and <br /> updated in 2005. ECS performs the Phase I ESA in accordance with ASTM Designation E1527- <br /> 05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments; Phase I Environmental Site <br /> Assessment Process. Based on our past experience in performing ESAs and the ASTM <br /> Standard, ECS utilizes a phased approach to these projects, which results in a cost-effective <br /> and time-efficient means in meeting the needs of our clients. <br /> Phase I ESA <br /> The work activities under this phase are normally completed within 15 to 21 business days upon <br /> written authorization. Phase I ESAs do not involve sub-surface investigations, environmental <br /> sampling or chemical analyses. The primary objectives of a typical Phase I ESA are to: <br /> 1. Assess the probability of contamination of the surface water, groundwater, or soils <br /> within the property boundaries (unless otherwise requested, structural, asbestos, <br /> lead, radon or wetlands evaluations are generally not performed); <br /> 2. Determine, if contamination is believed to have occurred, the potential source <br /> material(s) and location(s); <br /> 3. Provide a written assessment which includes our conclusions and recommendations. <br /> Prior to an on-site assessment of the property under review, available pertinent records, <br /> documents, photographs, and maps will be compiled and reviewed. These tasks are performed <br /> to identify previous activities at or near the site under review that might have had a negative <br /> impact on the soils and groundwater associated with the property. <br /> Upon completion of a Phase I ESA, a report in ASTM E1527-05 format is submitted that would <br /> include: <br /> • Summary of the site location and history; <br /> • Regional geologic and hydrogeologic characteristics; <br /> • Documentation of field investigation methods, activities, and results; <br /> • Documentation and review of client, facility, public, and regulatory records; <br /> • Photographic records of unusual or questionable site conditions encountered; <br /> • Our professional opinion concerning the presence or indicated absence of <br /> environmental conditions for the site; and <br /> • Recommendations for further investigative activities, if warranted. <br /> s <br />