Free ASTM E1527-21 Compliant Database & Report Tool!

Our FREE Environmental Database Viewer and Report Builder meets the ASTM E1527-21 Standards for Phase I Site Assessments.

The purpose of this standard is to establish the accepted commercial and customary practices in the United States for conducting environmental site assessments on commercial real estate parcels. These assessments are performed to evaluate potential contamination within the scope of the Comprehensive Environmental

Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (42 U.S.C. § 9601) and petroleum products. This standard aims to enable users to meet one of the prerequisites for qualifying for certain CERCLA liability protections, including those for innocent landowners, contiguous property owners, or bona fide prospective purchasers.

The purpose extends beyond identifying recognized environmental conditions associated with the subject property; it also encompasses an evaluation of nearby properties within an approximate minimum search distance. This broader assessment helps gauge the potential risk of hazardous substances or petroleum products migrating and impacting the subject property. It's important to note that the term "approximate minimum search distance" is used in place of a fixed radius to accommodate irregularly shaped properties. Please refer to the Records Review Table for a detailed list of the required record information and the specific calculation of the approximate minimum search distance, which starts from the nearest boundary of the subject property.

Ultimately, the goal of creating the FREE Environmental Database Viewer and Report Builder is larger than simply providing a tool for Phase I ESAs. It offers a clearer understanding of the environmental conditions of a property and its surroundings, leading to better decisions, safer investments, and a more informed community. It is a tool that expands on our already extensive database of real estate records in the United States. Combine the environmental data with the property information available in our Public Records Online Directory and the historical imagery of Historic Aerials, and you now have at your fingertips an unrivaled source of property data all in one place.

What's exciting is the innovative ideas we have in store to enhance the environmental records, along with our mapping and GIS application. As always, we are interested in hearing from the community about what innovations you would like to see us implement.

Feature Showcase

Discover the Hidden Stories of Route 66

With our side-by-side comparison, you'll see Route 66 as it was in 1952 on the right, and how it has evolved by 2020 on the left.

Overlayed road contours bring the journey to life, highlighting the route's enduring spirit amidst changing landscapes. It's a captivating look at how progress and history intertwine, shaping the story of America's most famous highway.

New Images Added

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Madison County Tennessee in the year 1960. View of Lane College located in Jackson Tennessee in 1960.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Cumberland County Virginia in the year 1959. View of Cumberland Virginia in 1959.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Polk County Tennessee in the 1950's (years 1958 and 1959). View of the Burra Burra Mine a copper mine located in Ducktown Tennessee in the year 1958.F

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Sequatchie County Tennessee in the 1950's (years 1958 and 1959). View of Dunlap Tennessee in the year 1958.

• Added aerial photo coverage for Monroe County Tennessee in the years 1958, 1959 and 1960. View of Madisonville Tennessee in the year 1958.

• Added aerial photo coverage for Anderson County Tennessee in the year 1959, 1960 and 1961. View of Clinton Tennessee in the year 1960.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Bedford County Virginia in the year 1959. View of Bedford Virginia in 1959.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of St Mary Parish Louisiana in the year 1957. View of Franklin Louisiana in 1957.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Halifax County Virginia in the year 1958. View of Halifax Virginia in 1958.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Dyer County Tennessee in the year 1960. View of Newbern Depot aka Newbern Illinois Central Depot or the Newbern–Dyersburg station, an Amtrak station located in Newbern Tennessee in 1960.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Lauderdale County Tennessee in the year 1960. View of Ripley Tennessee in 1960.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Tipton County Tennessee in the year 1960. View of Covington Tennessee in 1960.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Greene County Tennessee in the year 1960. View of Greeneville Tennessee in 1960. The hometown of Andrew Johnson the 17th president of the United States, who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Mecklenburg County Virginia in the year 1958. View of Boydton Virginia in 1958.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Roane County Tennessee in the year 1961. View of Oak Ridge National Laboratory located in Oak Ridge Tennessee in 1961.

• Added aerial photo coverage for all of Campbell County Virginia in the year 1959. View of Rustburg Virginia in 1959.

Liens Statutes

Back by popular demand, where Environmental Liens are filed and Super Priority Liens Statutes can be found, visit: environmental.netronline.com/lien-statutes

New Private Aerial Film Collection Acquired!

We've recently obtained yet another private collection of aerial films! Making its way to our film scanning lab is the aerial photography captured by R. H. Niles & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Professional Engineers based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1959, the company ventured into aerial photography in 1969. With luck, we'll discover some hidden treasures that will soon enrich HistoricAerials.com.

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