9.2.4 Verifying Qualifications of Professionals

HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide, HUD Handbook 4430.G (2020 ed., rev. Mar. 19, 2021) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States

A. The Lender will generally select the professionals who prepare the HEROS Environmental Report, the Phase I ESA, or any other environmental information required by HUD, and must verify that the professionals used are qualified for their assigned responsibilities.

The Environmental Professional preparing the Phase I ESA must meet the qualification and license/certification, education, or experience requirements of Appendix X2 of ASTM E1527-13.
When a Phase II study is conducted, the Phase II Assessor must meet the qualification requirements in ASTM E1903-19.
Professionals may be required to evaluate technical areas, such as lead-based paint, asbestos, radon, noise, wetlands, flooding, endangered species, historic preservation, soil stability conditions, engineered fall distances, pipeline hazards, or other areas. Multiple subject matter experts or firms with subject matter experts may be required.

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