Environmental Assessment (ECS312)

November course notes, topics include: LLP, REC (Recognized Environmental Condition), Innocent Landowner, AAI, Phase I Reports (steps, process, etc.), Activity and Use Limitations (AUL), De Minimus, site inspections, maps, reporting, and due diligence. Extensive details and examples given for all topics.

Overview of Environmental Consulting (definition, what the job entails, kind of environmental services they are involved with). History of ecological events prompting the need for environmental legislation, including forming of the EPA. Early Environmental Assessments on sites.

Notes on the specifics of environmental hazards, discussing the different types of "Chemicals of Concern" and listing them as presented in the lecture. Talking about "Maximum Containment Levels" and the different types of hazards/chemicals of concern produced by different kinds of Industrial and Commercial activities (which concerns arise from which activity, like laundry or paper-making, etc.) Major concerns in different industries in terms of environmental hazards and releases. Definitions...