Phase 1 ESA ( environmental site assessments ) are required for all fee acquisitions and should be included in the proposed project scope and fees.

Environmental Audit of Suspected Contaminated Property   Prior to the appraisal of any land that is to be acquired, including donated land, the sponsor should secure an environmental audit of suspected contaminated property and provide the results to the appraiser for inclusion in the appraisal report. Appraisers should be aware of and report to the sponsor, before completion of the appraisal, actual property conditions that exist at a site that may warrant further environmental investigation. The appraiser may not assume the property is free of contamination when conducting an appraisal.

Michigan DEQ Information

• DEQ Laws and Rules
• DEQ Environmental Permits, Licenses, and Certifications
• DEQ Due Care and BEAs 
• NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT) Act 451 of 1994 - Part 201 ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
• BEA (Baseline Environmental Assessment) Citizen's Guide
• Due Care Citizen's Guide 

FAA Reference

• FAA Environmental Desk Reference
• FAA Environmental Program  - Great Lakes Region
• FAA Environmental Handbook - AC 150/5050.4b
• FAA Environmental Due Diligence Requirements - Order 1050.19B
• FAA Environmental Assessment Information
• FAA Environmental Site Assessments
• ASTM Standard Practice for Phase 1 ESA Process
• ASTM Standard Guide for Phase 2 ESA Process

Noise Program Resources   - contact:  Chip Kraus - (517) 335-9755

• PGL 08-02: Management of Acquired Noise Land: Inventory - Reuse - Disposal
• FAA Airport Noise Resources can be found here.
• Noise Control and Compatibility Planning for Airports, AC 150/5020-1
• See also Title 14, Part 150 (Code of Federal Regulations)