By Jeryl L. Olson, Rebecca A. Davis, Ilana R. Morady, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: We noted earlier this year that the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) was in the process of updating its Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. The ASTM Standard
Continue Reading Updated ASTM Standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Just Released
By Jeryl L. Olson, Rebecca A. Davis, Patrick D. Joyce, Ilana R. Morady, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: The ASTM is in the process of updating its Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is a report, following ASTM Standards, that identifies recognized
Continue Reading Revision to ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process
By Andrew H. Perellis, Jeryl L. Olson, and Ilana R. Morady
On October 6, 2014, EPA finalized an amendment to the “All Appropriate Inquiries” (AAI) rule to remove the reference to ASTM E-1527-05. 79 Fed. Reg. 60087. This means that ASTM E-1527-05 is no longer adequate to establish landowner and lender liability protections under CERLA. Buyers, sellers,
Continue Reading EPA Finalizes Change to All Appropriate Inquiry Rule: ASTM E-1527-05 Does Not Establish CERCLA Defenses Anymore
In follow-up to our August 16, 2013, blog regarding the EPA’s Direct Final Rule installing the new ASTM E1527-13 as an alternative, updated process for conducting Phase I environmental due diligence, it should be noted the Agency has indicated (in an email to BNA reporter Pat Ware) that it will WITHDRAW that rule. 78 Fed. Reg.
Continue Reading EPA Withdraws Its Approval of Updated ASTM Standard for Environmental Due Diligence
NOTE: This blog has been updated with a more recent blog.
The U.S. EPA has published its approval of the updated ASTM Standard that is the basis for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) affirmative defenses. Amendment to Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries, 78 Fed. Reg. 49690 (August 15, 2013).
Continue Reading EPA (Finally) Updates ASTM Standard for Environmental Due Diligence
By Andrew H. Perellis, Philip L. Comella, and Craig B. Simonsen
The Court found that the only issue for resolution was whether there was any evidence that the defendant, an “innocent purchaser,” was liable for the alleged re-contamination of a former Superfund site.
U.S. District Judge Ron Clark recently adopted Magistrate Judge Keith F. Giblin’s Report and Recommendations and
Continue Reading Innocent Purchaser Defense Wins Summary Judgment in Texas District Court