Over the last two weeks we’ve provided a list of six things that should be a part of every Phase II ESA proposal, to ensure you are getting the best value for your money. Here are the links to review those first two posts, Part 1 and Part 2, respectively.
Here are the final four things that a comprehensive Phase II ESA proposal should include:
1. Good Project Management
Keeping the communication lines open with your project manager will likely save you money in the long run. Sometimes work plans need to be adjusted based upon field conditions, or areas are inaccessible due to parked cars or equipment storage. If evidence of contamination is found, sometimes the work plan can be adjusted last minute in order to define the extent of impact. If your project manager is able to connect with you before the field program is complete, costly re-mobilization fees can often be avoided.
2. Clear Schedule
This one is a no-brainer – if your undertaking involves a due-diligence period, or if you have an expectation to receive your report within a specific timeframe, this should be clearly spelled out in the work plan.
3. Disposal of Wastes
Industry standard for Phase II ESA’s require that soil cuttings generated during drilling, and purge water generated during groundwater sampling be collected and stored on Site until laboratory analysis determines what disposal options are applicable. For this reason, it is common to see steel drums and plastic water totes stored on Site following the completion of field programs of this nature. In order to ensure that these items are removed promptly, a contingency should be provided for the off-site disposal of these wastes.
4. Reliance
Many financial institutions in Canada have lists of approved consultants that are pre-qualified to complete Phase I and II ESA work for re-financing. If your financial institution will require a reliance letter to be prepared following their template, your consultant should be made aware of this. Similarly, if municipal or provincial governing bodies will need to rely on the findings of the report, this may need to be stipulated in the report.
Thanks for sticking with us through this series on How to evaluate a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) proposal.
Here are the links to go back and review Part 1 and Part 2 of this series:
PART 1: How to evaluate a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) proposal
- Clear objectives : References Phase I ESA : Sampling and Analysis Plan
PART 2: How to evaluate a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) proposal
- Understanding Field Conditions : QA/QC : Expertise in the Right Fields
Written by Kyla Hoyles
