When it comes to pre-acquisition environmental due diligence, a properly prepared Phase I ESA is the ounce of prevention that is worth a pound of cure. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (“Phase I ESA”) are a routine due diligence requirement of any commercial transaction involving real estate. A Phase I ESA generally consists of four main components, including a site
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“Operation Pay Dirt” – Suffolk County Goes After Illegal Dumping
“Operation Pay Dirt” was a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and the Suffolk County Police Department. It investigated illegal dumping on Long Island. Illegal dumping is of particular concern on Long Island because contaminants in dumped material can leach into the ground and adversely impact our sole
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