1. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20031 Your Logo Here ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS Phase I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS Phase I

2. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20032 Presentation Objectives: Rationale for performing Phase I ESA’s Basic features & costs of a Phase I ESA Professional services/team BHE provides Examples of potential concerns Implications for real estate industry Questions and answers

3. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20033 History of Phase I ESA’s A Manitoba Environment / Conservation initiative – methods and protocols. Initially required for petroleum storage sites to identify and characterize impacts – 1993. Extended to all sites that may be potentially impacted / contaminated – 1998. Primarily commercial property present time: – Motivated by lending institutions.

4. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20034 What is a Phase I ESA? An investigation to identify actual and potential site contaminants. Involves the recording and assessment of what can be documented/observed. Does not involve sampling, analytical or remediation activities – Phase II. Does not involve policing, compliance and/or enforcement issues.

5. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20035 Why commission a Phase I ESA? Provides baseline of enviro information: – Eliminates uncertainty about potential environmental liabilities. – Exercises professional due diligence. – Assists with making informed decisions regarding transactions and site usage. – Transferable use if / when decommissioning or redeveloping property in future.

6. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20036 Features of a Phase I ESA A. Historical investigation of property: – title search, plans/permits, regulatory reports, aerial photos, past/present/future usage, etc. – Interviews with past/present owners, tenants, neighbors, appropriate government officials. – Site Inspection of buildings, equipment, land, and surface water for signs of contamination and storage/handling of hazardous materials.

7. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20037 Sample of an Aerial Photo Shows geographical location (sec/twsp/range) Shows adjacent land use, industries Shows ground and surface water sources Shows relevant landmarks, highways

8. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20038 Features of a Phase I ESA B. Geological / geotechnical information: – Surface and groundwater identification – Bedrock geology and topography – Soil classification and implications C. Evaluative report: – Includes recommendations – usually no further remedial action beyond identification required.

9. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/20039 BHE Services & Professional Team Inclusive cost of Phase I ESA is $ 1950. + GST. Timeline – 3 to 4 weeks (pending complications) Professional services / team: –Data collection, collation and research; –Property and building/s inspection, including comprehensive interior and exterior photos; –Environmental engineer’s research and report; –Guaranteed confidentiality, with full professional environmental liability insurance.

10. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/200310 Environmental Concerns Hazardous Material: “A material that may, upon exposure, constitute an identifiable risk to human health or the natural environment.” Asbestos, PCB’s, lead, ozone-depleting substances, UFFI Contaminant : “The presence in soil, air, water, groundwater or structures of a material or condition that may adversely affect human health or the natural environment.” Dioxins, furans (burning barrel/ashes),oil, solvents

11. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/200311 Implications for Realtors Required for commercial properties. Will eventually expand to personal properties. Vendor / realtor can be proactive in obtaining – plan ahead to avoid delays. Phase I ESA is a selling feature – eliminates uncertainties and facilitates fast sale. Both vendor and realtor ensure due diligence and limit liability.

12. Brandon Real Estate Board - June 19/200312 Brent Hansen Environmental 402 – 10 th St. Brandon, MB R7A 4G2 Ph: 726-3335 Fx: 727-7538 www.wastenot.mb.ca