Michigan Underground Storage Tank Fund – Update
Prospective owners and operators of properties with underground storage tank systems (USTs) should be aware of the financial implications and…
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Potential for Change in “Best” Practices for Phase II ESA Investigations
Introduction In 2021, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) along with Leslie DeBoer of BLDI presented…
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Mergers & Acquisitions and Environmental Due Diligence
People do not often think of the environmental consultant as a key advisor in a company merger or acquisition (M&A).…
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The Pitfalls of Not Completing Comprehensive Environmental
It is good common practice to complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) when purchasing or refinancing any commercial…
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BLDI Opens Office in Greater Detroit Area
We are excited to announce the official opening of our Greater Detroit Area office to better serve our clients in…
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Revised Phase I ESA Standard Released - ASTM E1527-21
The new Phase I ESA ASTM E1527-21 standard is here! ASTM published the latest version of the Phase I ESA…
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Price Adjustment with Revised Phase I ESA ASTM E1527-21 Standard
As you are likely aware, the current Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) ASTM E1527-21 standard is anticipated to be…
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Spill Bucket and Sump Testing Requirement Enforcement
The lowdown: Recent reports (September 2021) from underground storage tank (UST) owners indicates that failure to have documentation of spill…
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EGLE Releases Addendum on Acute Vapor Hazards
On April 13, 2021 the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy signed an Addendum to the May 2013 Remediation…