Join Erica Johnston and Michael Tolan of Walden Environmental Engineering as they walk you through the key environmental considerations in a dealership buy/sell transaction. Learn how to identify potential risks, understand the financial and legal implications, and take the right steps to protect yourself and your dealership. 

Agenda Topics Include:

• Identifying Environmental Risks – Learn what to look for, including oil and gas spills, underground storage tanks (USTs), and poor waste management practices that can contaminate soil and groundwater. 
• Understanding Cleanup Costs – Assess whether remediation costs outweigh the financial risks, reputational concerns, and regulatory requirements of operating on a contaminated property. 
• Legal Protections – Find out if the Innocent Landowner Defense (under CERCLA) can protect you from liability. 
• Best Practices for Buyers & Sellers – Sellers should conduct a Presale Environmental Audit, while buyers should perform Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments to uncover potential hazards before closing a deal. 

Speakers:

• Erica Johnston, QEP, Project Manager, Walden Environmental Engineering
• Michael Tolan, Project Scientist, Walden Environmental Engineering