Due Diligence & Voluntary Action
Environmental site assessments and environmental audits have become a standard feature of many property transactions and brownfield programs. Performed by teams of qualified geologists, engineers and regulatory specialists, our environmental audits identify current and historical environmental liabilities for property owners, buyers, and lending institutions. The majority of our audit work is performed for industrial clients with multiple facilities across the country. This gives us broad expertise at dealing with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Site assessments typically are conducted in accordance with ASTM Standard Practices and US EPA's Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries [AAI (40 CFR Part 312; November 1, 2005)]. We also assist our clients in the redevelopment of brownfield sites, such as seeking a Covenant Not to Sue through the Ohio Voluntary Action Program. Due diligence-related services provided by Cox-Colvin & Associates include the following:
- Phased environmental assessments
- Individual/multi-site acquisition and divestment
- Site investigations
- Brownfields assessments
- Covenant Not to Sue through the Ohio Voluntary Action Program
- Compliance audits
- Future use evaluations and risk management