• All Appropriate Inquiry / Brownfields. (Effective November 1, 2006). In February 2007, MBA will release the Environmental Due Diligence: A Guide to Liability Risk Management in Commercial Real Estate Transactions.
  
• Seismic Handbook. MBA establishes a Working Group to develop a handbook on seismic risk assessment called Handbook for Seismic Due-Diligence Investigation. The Handbook is expected in Spring 2007.
  
• Seismic Standards. The Working Group has also focused its efforts on improving existing seismic risk analysis standards in order to create greater consistency in seismic risk analysis reports. The revised and improved ASTM E2026 and XA seismic risk assessment standards are anticipated to be approved in Spring 2007.
  
• ASTM Phase I. MBA Participates in ASTM review and update of the Phase I Assessment. ASTM revised the past Phase I requirements to mirror and augment the new EPA AAI requirements.
  
• E- Appraisals. MBA works with the Appraisal Institute to develop commercial data standards for a fully electronic appraisal form.
  
• Mold. Visit the MBA Mold Resource Center. MBA is in the process of updating the Mold White Paper and expects the update to be completed in Spring 2007.
  
• For more information, contact MBA staff, George Green at ggreen@mortgagebankers.org .

• Seismic Standards
  
• Environmental Insurance White Paper
  
• Mold White Paper: Steps Toward Clarity

Related Links

• ASTM Website
  
• Environmental Bankers Association (EBA)
  
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  
• All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) - Effective November 1, 2006. Click here for more information.
  
• AAI vs. ASTM Phase I (Comparison). Click here for more information.
  
• Brownfields/Superfund Initiatives. Click here for more information.
  
• Mold Web page
  
• Vapor Intrusion - Draft Guidance on Evaluating Vapor Intrusion
  
• Federal Environmental Agencies (List and Links)
  
• State Environmental Agencies (List and Links)