New ASTM Vapor Intrusion Standard
In March 2008, ASTM International issued its Standard E2600-08 entitled “Standard Practice for Assessment of Vapor Intrusion into Structures on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions.” The goal is to identify whether there is a potential for a vapor intrusion condition to exist. The stated purpose of the standard is to define “good commercial and customary practice” for real estate transactions in the United States for conducting vapor intrusion assessments for properties with, or in proximity to, contamination of soil and groundwater by certain volatile compounds. However, it is likely that the standard will be significant in litigation involving claims based on alleged vapor intrusion.
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