Friday April 26, 2024

5.2.3 Environmental Inspection Checklist

EIS - ACREAGE


Acreage (more than 5 acres)

ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST

As used herein, the term "hazardous waste" includes any substance, waste or material defined or designated as hazardous, toxic or dangerous (or any similar term) by any federal, state or local statute, regulation, rule or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.

Inspected by: ______________________________________________________

Name of Source: ___________________________________________________

Property Address: __________________________________________________

                             __________________________________________________

                             __________________________________________________

Owner/Tenant: _____________________________________________________

Address of Owner: __________________________________________________

                               __________________________________________________

                               __________________________________________________

Property Description: _________________________________________________

                                 _________________________________________________

                                 _________________________________________________

This property is:          ____ Farm       ____ Ranch       ____ Dumpsite       ____ Land       ____ Other

1. If there are improvements on property:

Type of Structure (brick, frame, etc.): ________________________________________

Use: _________________________________________________________________

Evidence of Asbestos        ______ Yes           ______ No

Siding ______        Insulation ______        Pipe wrap ______

Evidence of underground storage tanks           ______ Yes           ______ No

Other evidence of contamination or hazardous materials          ______ Yes           ______ No

If any questions are "Yes," please describe:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

2. If the property is agricultural or unimproved land, please describe current use:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

3. When was the property acquired by the present owner:

       a. Bought land in __________ (year) and added buildings in __________ (year).

       b. Bought land and buildings in __________ (year).

4. Please provide the following names, addresses, and telephone numbers:

FORMER OWNER (land and building)

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

               _________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________________________________

5. Describe all prior uses of the building and land. (e.g., agricultural land):

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

6. Is there any reason to believe that asbestos was in the past or currently in present is any form in, on, or about the property:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

7. Is there any reason to believe that the property, including the land and any existing or prior buildings, was at any time in the past or is currently contaminated by any toxic or dangerous substances? If "Yes," please explain:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

8. An on-site inspection revealed the following: (Indicate "Yes" or "No" for each item)

....... Evidence of asbestos (sprayed on fire proofing, pipe wrap, friable ceiling tiles, acoustical plaster)

....... Discolored soil or pavement areas

....... Recently disturbed soil area

....... Areas of sparse, sick or dead vegetation

....... Discolored standing water

....... Unusual or noxious odors

....... Groundwater monitoring wells

....... Roads or tire tracks with no apparent destination

....... Drums or storage tanks (note type)

....... Evidence of PCBs (electrical transformers, capacitors)

....... Stored batteries

....... Septic system

....... Evidence of petroleum or oil products

....... Evidence of chemical spills/leaks (stains on floor, discolored paint)

....... Any source of air emission (paint booths, smoke stacks, chimneys)

....... Above-or under-ground storage tanks, vent or filler pipes

If any of these items are "Yes," explain details and exact location:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

9. Do any current occupants of the property use, handle, or store any hazardous waste or material:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If "Yes," please explain.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

10. Is there now or have there been in the past any underground tanks or pipelines (other than water, sewer, and natural gas utility lines) on the property:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If "Yes," please explain:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

11. Please list the name and nature of businesses which border the property on all sides:

East: _________________________________________________________________

West: ________________________________________________________________

North: ________________________________________________________________

South: ________________________________________________________________

12. To the best of your knowledge, have any of these adjoining businesses or landowners been involved in any matter described in Question 6 through 10:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

13. Are there now or have there ever been oil and gas operations on this property? (Includes oil/gas wells, water injection wells, storage facilities, pipelines, refineries, etc.)

    ______ Yes             ______ No

14. Has the water been tested within the last five (5) years:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

By whom: ________________________________________________________

Results: __________________________________________________________

15. Has the soil been tested within the last five (5) years:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

By whom: ________________________________________________________

Results: __________________________________________________________

16. Does any portion of this property lie within a 100 year flood plain:
    ______ Yes             ______ No

17. Are there any streams which cross property:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

18. Are there areas of the property which are subject to unregulated trash dumping and/or does trash wash across the property during heavy rains or flooding: _________________________

19. Are there any wells on the property:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

Is water used for drinking or livestock or agricultural purposes from those wells?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If yes, specify: ________________________________________________________________

20. Have aerial spraying companies ever been engaged to spray crops on this land:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

When: _________________________________________________________

Product used: ______________________________________________________

21. If this property is or has been a landfill, are all required permits current

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If yes, give permit numbers: ______________________________________

22. What kind of records were kept of landfill dumping?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

23. Have any hazardous/toxic materials ever been dumped under permit":

    ______ Yes             ______ No

24. What kind of fence surrounds landfill? ___________________________________

What kind of security is in place? _______________________________________

25. Does any off-site drainage cross the property, and, if "Yes," what is the source'?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

Source: _______________________________________________________

26. Are there any fire hazards on the site?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

27. Note here any information that could be helpful for further investigation, such as names of people you spoke with at the site, exact locations of suspect contamination, etc.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

28. Please note any other observations you have regarding past, current, or possible future contamination:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

29. All adjacent properties should be viewed. If any evidence of hazardous waste was discovered, please describe. Attach a plat showing (a) adjacent properties and (b) all commercial activities within a one (1) mile radius:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

30. 1 viewed all of the site, including yard areas, vacant land, etc.

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If "No," list areas not seen.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

31. ...... Based on the evaluation of known environmental factors, there is no evidence of environmental contamination on this or neighboring properties and no further action is recommended.

...... Based on the evaluation of known environmental factors, there is evidence of possible environmental contamination on this or neighboring properties and further investigation is recommended.

I am familiar with the operations presently conducted on the property and hereby certify for the benefit of ____________________, to the best of my knowledge this information is true and correct.

_______________                ______________________________
       (Date)                                          (Signature)

                                               ______________________________
                                                           (Signature)

This report was made by:

_________________________
           (Typed Name)

_________________________
               (Signature)

Title: _________________________      Date: _______________

Reviewed by:

_________________________
         General Counsel


EIS - COMMERCIAL


Commercial/Industrial

ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST

As used herein, the term "hazardous waste" includes any substance, waste or material defined or designated as hazardous, toxic or dangerous (or any similar term) by any federal, state or local statute, regulation, rule or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.

Inspected by: ______________________________________________________

Name of Source: ___________________________________________________

Property Address: __________________________________________________

                             __________________________________________________

                             __________________________________________________

Owner/Tenant: _____________________________________________________

Address of Owner: __________________________________________________

                               __________________________________________________

                               __________________________________________________

This property is:

       (a) ____ Rural        ____ Urban (within an incorporated area)

       (b) ____ Zoned commercial        ____ Zoned industrial

       (c) ____ No improvements        ____ Developed
              ____ Improved - Describe extent of development _________________________________

       ___________________________________________________________________

       (d) Type of Business: ______________________________

       (e) Describe structure:
.
       ____________________________________________________________________

       ____________________________________________________________________

1. Type of Business: ______________________________________

2. Briefly describe business activity: _____________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

3. When was the property acquired?

       (a) Bought land in __________ (year)

       (b) Bought land in __________ (year) and added the building in __________ (year)

       (c) Leased building in __________ (year)

4. Please provide the following names, addresses, and telephone numbers:

ORMER OWNER (land and building)

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

               _________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________________________________

BUILDING ARCHITECT

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

               _________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________________________________

GEOTECHNICAL (Soils) ENGINEER

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

               _________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________________________________

5. Describe all prior uses of the building and land (e.g., agricultural land, building occupied by an auto parts distributor, multi-tenant industrial occupancy, etc.).
___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

6. Is there any reason to believe that asbestos was in the past or currently is present in any form in, on, or about the property?
    ______ Yes             ______ No

Date building was built: _______________            Date of last remodeling: _______________

Nature and extent of remodeling: __________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

7. Is there any reason to believe that the property, including the land and any existing or prior buildings, was at any time in the past or currently contaminated by any toxic or dangerous substances? If "Yes," please explain

    ______ Yes             ______ No

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

8. An on-site inspection revealed the following: (Indicate "Yes" or "No" for each item)

...... Discolored soil or pavement areas
...... Recently disturbed soil area
...... Areas of sparse, sick or dead vegetation
...... Discolored standing water
...... Unusual or noxious odors
...... Groundwater monitoring wells
...... Roads or tire tracks with no apparent destination
...... Drums or storage tanks (note type)
...... Above ground tanks
...... Evidence of PCB's (electrical transformers, capacitors)
...... Stored batteries
...... Septic system
...... Evidence of petroleum or oil products
...... Evidence of asbestos (sprayed on fire proofing, pipe wrap, friable ceiling tiles, acoustical plaster, floor tiles, siding, roofing, insulation)
...... Evidence of chemical spills/leaks (stains on floor, discolored paint)
...... Any source of air emission (paint booths, smoke stacks, chimneys)
...... Above-or-under-ground storage tanks, vent or filler pipes

If any of these items are "Yes," explain details and exact location:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

9. The following types of activities may generate hazardous waste or materials. Check if any are present in or on the property:

Comments

...... Building cleaning/maintenance
...... Chemical Manufacturing
...... Furniture/wood refinish
...... Dry Cleaners
...... Laboratories
...... Metal manufacturing
...... Paint Shop manufacturing
...... Vehicle maintenance automotive
...... Wood preserving
...... Service/gas station
...... Other (please explain) _________________________________________

(a) List all products/services manufactured/sold:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(b) List all by-products created:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(c) List all waste products:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

10. Do any current occupants of the property use, handle, or store any hazardous waste or materials?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If "Yes," please explain

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

11. Are there now or have there been in the past any underground tanks or pipelines (other than water, sewer, and natural gas utility lines) on the property:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If "Yes," please explain

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Provide evidence of permits.

___________________________________________________________________________

12. List of all the tenants and nature of business:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

13. What products are produced in each business?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

14. Note here any information that could be helpful for further investigation, such as names of people you spoke with at the site, exact locations of suspect contamination, etc.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

15. Please note any other observations you have regarding past, current, or possible future contamination.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

16. All adjacent properties should be viewed. If any evidence of hazardous waste was discovered, please describe. Attach a plat showing (a) adjacent properties and (b) all commercial activities within a 2 block radius.

East: _________________________________________________________________

West: ________________________________________________________________

North: ________________________________________________________________

South: ________________________________________________________________

17. To the best of your knowledge, have any of these adjoining businesses or landowners been involved in any matter described in Questions 6 through 11?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

18. (a) I viewed all tenant spaces.

    ______ Yes             ______ No

List of all the tenants and nature of business:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

List spaces not seen: _____________________________

Tenant Name/Suite No. _____________________________

(1) _____________________________________________________________________

(2) _____________________________________________________________________

(3) _____________________________________________________________________

(b) I viewed all of the site, including yard areas, vacant land, etc.

    ______ Yes             ______ No

19. Interviewed fire department:      ______ Yes            ______ No;

health department:      ______ Yes            ______ No;

If "Yes," results: _______________________________________________________

20. Are aerial photos available?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If "Yes," date of photos ________________            Have they been reviewed? __________

21. Does current occupant have any permits from:

______ State Water Control            ______ State Air Control            ______ EPA

If any, describe purpose __________________________________________

22. How is waste water handled?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

23. Are any chemicals stored on site?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

24. Is this property listed on the National Priorities ("Superfund") List?

___________________________________________________________________________

EVALUATION

...... Based on the evaluation of known environmental factors, there is no evidence of environmental contamination on this or neighboring properties and no further action is recommended.

...... Based on the evaluation of known environmental factors, there is evidence of possible environmental contamination on this or neighboring properties and further investigation is recommended.

I am familiar with the operations presently conducted on the property and hereby certify for the benefit of _____________________ to the best of my knowledge this information is true and correct.

_______________                ______________________________
       (Date)                                          (Signature)

                                               ______________________________
                                                           (Signature)

This report was made by:

_________________________
           (Typed Name)

_________________________
               (Signature)

Title: _________________________      Date: _______________

Reviewed by:

_________________________
         General Counsel


EIS - RESIDENTIAL


RESIDENTIAL (less than 5 acres)

ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST

As used herein, the term "hazardous waste" includes any substance, waste or material defined or designated as hazardous, toxic or dangerous (or any similar term) by any federal, state or local statute, regulation, rule or ordinance now or hereafter in effect.

Inspected by: ______________________________________________________

Name of Source: ___________________________________________________

Property Address: __________________________________________________

                             __________________________________________________

                             __________________________________________________

Owner/Tenant: _____________________________________________________

Address of Owner: __________________________________________________

                               __________________________________________________

                               __________________________________________________

This property is: ............Rural ...........Urban (within an incorporated area) 1. If the property is rural, please describe current use.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

2. Type of structure (brick, frame, etc.)

___________________________________________________________________________

3. When was the property acquired by the owner?

a. Bought land and buildings in __________ (year).

b. Bought land in __________ (year) and added buildings in __________ (year).

4. FORMER OWNER (land and buildings)

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

               _________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________________________________

5. Describe all prior uses of the building and land (e.g., agricultural land).
___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

6. Is there any reason to believe that asbestos was in the past or currently is present in any form in, on, Or about the property?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

7. Is there any reason to believe that the property, including the land and any existing or prior buildings, was at any time in the past or currently contaminated by any toxic or dangerous substances? If-"Yes," please explain.

    ______ Yes             ______ No

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

8. An on-site inspection revealed the following: (Indicate "Yes" or "No" for each item)

...... Evidence of asbestos (sprayed on fire proofing, pipe wrap, friable ceiling tiles, acoustical plaster, siding, roofing, insulation)
...... Discolored soil or pavement areas
...... Recently disturbed soil area
...... Areas of sparse, sick or dead vegetation
...... Discolored standing water
...... Unusual or noxious odors
...... Groundwater monitoring wells
...... Roads or tire tracks with no apparent destination
...... Drums or storage tanks (note type) ___________________________
...... Evidence of PCB's (electrical transformers, capacitors)
...... Stored batteries
...... Septic System
...... Evidence of petroleum or oil products
...... Evidence of chemical spills/leaks (stains on floor, discolored paint)
...... Any source of air emission (paint booths, smoke stacks, chimneys)
...... Above-or under-ground storage tanks, vent or filler pipes
...... Other evidence of contamination or hazardous materials

If any of these items are "Yes," explain details and exact location:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

9. Do any current occupants of the property use, handle, or store any hazardous waste or materials?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If "Yes," please explain.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

10. Are there now or have there been in the past any underground tanks or pipelines (other than water, sewer, and natural gas utility lines) on the property:

    ______ Yes             ______ No

If "Yes," please explain

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

11. List the name and natures of businesses which border the property on all sides:

East: _________________________________________________________________

West: ________________________________________________________________

North: ________________________________________________________________

South: ________________________________________________________________

12. Have any of these adjoining businesses or landowners been involved in any matter described in Question 6 through 10?

    ______ Yes             ______ No

13. Note here any information that could be helpful for further investigation, such as names of people you spoke with at the site, exact locations of suspect contamination, etc.
___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

14. Please note any other observations you have regarding past, current, or possible future contamination.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

15. All adjacent properties should be viewed. If any evidence of hazardous waste was discovered, please describe. Attach a plat showing (a) adjacent properties and (b) all commercial activities within a five (5) block radius.
___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

16. I viewed all of the site, including yard areas, vacant land, etc.       ______ Yes           ______ No.        If "No,' list areas not seen.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

1. ...... Based on the evaluation of known environmental factors, there is no evidence of environmental contamination on this or neighboring properties and no further action is recommended.

...... Based on the evaluation of known environmental factors, there is evidence of possible environmental contamination on this or neighboring properties and further investigation is recommended.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

I am familiar with the operations presently conducted on the property and hereby certify for the benefit of ____________________, to the best of my knowledge this information is true and correct.

_______________                ______________________________
       (Date)                                          (Signature)

                                               ______________________________
                                                           (Signature)

This report was made by:

_________________________
           (Typed Name)

_________________________
               (Signature)

Title: _________________________      Date: _______________

Reviewed by:

_________________________
         General Counsel

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