Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
			Decision Step	Decision Step
"Defined" Exit Points in Process			No Recognized Environmental Conditions for Pilot Site (solicit NFA letter from LDEQ)	Withdraw from Program.
ACTIVITY OR EVENT	Environmental Assessment Contactor Selected	Conduct Phase I ESA	Phase I Report on Recognized Environmental Conditions	Phase II (ASTM or VRP) ESA Indicated	Total Time (Days) & Cost ($1,000)
What	Participant selects from qualified contractors.	Standardized ASTM E-1527-00 assessment.	standardized ASTM E-1527-00 report.	Continue to Phase II.
Who	Participant, Brownfields Coordinator	Participant, Brownfields Coordinator & Contractor	Contractor
Time (Days)	1	7	7		15
Initiating Action	Pilot application form complete.	Pilot City authorizes work.	finalization of research
Cost Estimate	n/a	$1,500 - 1,800	Included w/ Phase I		$1,500 - 1,800
Available Assistance	Pilot/provider screens contractor credentials for quality assurance	Pilot inventory may provide additional information	Pilot Cityr reviews and confers with participant.