Management and Investigation of Contaminated Property - Phase I, II and III Audits

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2 day(s) , 14 instructional hours

About This Event:

This event includes a fully simulated Phase I audit to help participants develop and refine their skills. The presentation describes elements of Phase I, II and III reports and unique ways to employ the information gained. The presentation is full of examples and photographs and includes suggestions for making the reports more useful.

Recommended For:

Safety and environmental officers, plant managers, and others with the responsibility of managing contaminated industrial and commercial property; persons who hire and manage outside environmental consulting firms; environmental engineers in private practice; representatives from insurance and risk management; members of strategic planning teams and others involved with the purchase/sale of commercial property; commercial real estate agents and attorneys; and anyone interested in learning about the ASTM Phase I ESA Standard and North Carolina DENR rules and regulations for the assessment and cleanup of contamination.

You Will:

Understand the practical application of managing and investigating contaminated properties and how it relates to minimizing long-term liability
Gain confidence in outside consultants by understanding audit skills -- from planning through reporting the results
Get real-life experience working as a member of a simulated audit team during the event
Gain understanding and retention of North Carolina EPA rules and regulations through a learning model that incorporates multiple channels, hands-on insights, and learn-by-doing techniques
Participate in exercises to better understand the purpose and role of the outside environmental consultant.

Topics Covered Include:

Phase I, II and III standards applicable to North Carolina for thorough understanding
Definition and use of the Phase I, II and III terminology
Effective questioning and risk management
Negotiation skills to employ with state EPA regulators
Phase I, II and III audit investigations.

Instructor(s):

David Wolfe, P.E., is an environmental engineer and senior project manager for the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. He comes from a consulting background and utilizes this expertise to oversee outside environmental consulting firms on behalf of the City. Mr. Wolfe holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Clemson University and practices a working knowledge of North Carolina environmental regulations in his profession.