Welcome to commonground. Here is a list of the latest site happenings and must-read posts.

	Tina Huff asks "How valuable is your Phase I ESA?" "The real value of a Phase I ESA is the EP's professional opinion..."
	Have you been waiting for the EPA's draft version of VI Guidance? Good news...it's out and you can read about it here.
	Interesting scenario involving an old gas station, two banks and a client...and a lawyer. Weigh in here.
	There's a completely revamped PCA Handbook out. The 20th Anniversary Edition. Take a look.
	There's a NY case that illustrates the dangers of preparing environmental questionnaires. Read about it here.

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                                                 Tim Clark, Frontline Architects, Los Angeles, CA 

"This site is awesome! Thank you for doing this."

                                               Carter Magi, San Francisco, CA

"I think I'm turning into a commonground junkie."

                                                 Mike Kulka, VP, PM Environmental, Berkley, MI 

"I like your website - very informative. Thanks."                                                    

                                                             Richard O'Brien, Environmental Engineer, Chicago, IL

commonground wants to welcome members of the Environmental Consultants Roundtable to our community! The ECR has its own group here on cg where members can share information, have discussions and keep informed. To learn more about this new group's goals and plans, check it out. All Phase I ESA consultants are welcome to join the ECR.  Recently added: a comprehensive white paper covering the ECR survey results. 

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