If you’re like the rest of us, you probably need a moment to think about how to correctly pronounce “perfluorooctanesulfonic acid.” This substance, known by the acronym PFOS, is one of several chemical compounds that are referred to as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs). These...
As a direct result of recent updates to NJDEP’s soil remediation standards, it may be possible to modify or completely eliminate a Deed Notice attached to your property. When a Deed Notice is removed, biennial updates and associated costs are eliminated and your property is...
Are you buying a home that used heating oil in the past? If so, does a buried oil tank remain on the property? Every homebuyer needs to ask this vital question. This article tells you how to find the answer and protect your investment. The Seller's...
HOW TO MINIMIZE THE COST AND AGGRAVATION OF ISRA COMPLIANCE The Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) is arguably the most impactful hazardous waste cleanup law in New Jersey. ISRA has been law since December 31, 1983 when it was first introduced as the Environmental Cleanup Responsibility...
Commercial and residential realtors are responsible for guiding their clients through the strange, scary, and complex process of buying or selling a property. And clients expect their realtor to advocate for them and protect them from risk. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is often disregarded during the...
Many of ESA's clients know very little about environmental compliance. Often, they are unaware of their environmental situation -- or their options. And, just as often, they are aware of the situation but actively choose to ignore it. We get it. Environmental issues can be...
ESA plays an ancillary role when properties are bought and sold. We do not negotiate real estate deals; we leave that to the experts — real estate attorneys and professional brokers. But we could write volumes on client actions (or inaction) that thwart, impede, or...
If you’ve been anywhere near a radio or a teenager this past year, you’ve heard Meghan Trainor sing “I’m all about that bass.” Throughout the song, Ms. Trainor affirms, “No treble.” In our line of work, we say, “It’s all about that baseline. No trouble.”...
When buying or selling a commercial or industrial property, it is probable that you will retain a team of three professionals to represent your best interests: a real estate broker, a real estate attorney, and an environmental consultant. Each team member has a different set...
Periodically, ESA gets a call from someone who admits that an environmental spill occurred on their property but that nothing was done about it when it happened. It's not unusual; after all, sometimes it's just easier to ignore a problem than to deal with it...