# When Should You Do A Phase I or II Environmental Assessment?  Interview with Nicholas Moran

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Podcast: [Between Two Chairs - Demystifying Commercial Real Estate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-two-chairs-demystifying-commercial-real-estate-6318176)
Published: 2026-07-02T19:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

As part of a commercial real estate sale, you will most likely do a Phase I and maybe even a Phase II Environmental Assessment. In this episode, Nicholas Moran of Moran Rocks goes through the steps required to protect the buyer from environmental issues that may arise or already be present due to previous owner or tenant activities. Before you put in a offer, make sure the due diligence period will allow for the turnaround time for these important inspections. What is a reliance letter? How long does it take to complete a Phase II? What should you look for when walking a site? This discussion with Nicholas and his experience as a previous regulator, geologist and environmental consultant, provides our listeners with unique insights from both sides of the regulatory aisle.

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