Businesses involved in transactions or operational events that trigger the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) frequently work with Licensed Site Remediation Professionals to evaluate environmental conditions, coordinate remediation activities, and satisfy applicable regulatory requirements.

What is an LSRP?

A Licensed Site Remediation Professional is a New Jersey-licensed environmental professional authorized to oversee many aspects of site investigation and remediation under the state’s remediation program. LSRPs exercise independent professional judgment while complying with applicable regulatory requirements.

What role does an LSRP play under ISRA?

Depending on the project, an LSRP may coordinate environmental investigations, review historical site information, oversee remediation activities, prepare required technical submissions, and help satisfy applicable NJDEP remediation requirements.

How should businesses work with an LSRP?

Maintain open communication, provide complete historical information, preserve environmental records, coordinate with legal counsel and technical consultants, and integrate remediation activities into the overall transaction or redevelopment schedule.

Common mistakes to avoid

Waiting too long to engage an LSRP, providing incomplete site information, overlooking historical environmental records, or failing to coordinate legal and technical planning throughout the project.

Common misconceptions

An LSRP performs an important technical and regulatory role, but businesses may also benefit from environmental legal counsel when evaluating ISRA obligations, allocating risk, or addressing complex regulatory issues.

Key Takeaways

  • Engage an LSRP early when appropriate.
  • Organize environmental records.
  • Coordinate legal and technical professionals.
  • Integrate remediation into project planning.
  • Address compliance issues proactively.

When should you contact an attorney?

Consult an environmental attorney when evaluating ISRA applicability, negotiating transaction documents, allocating environmental liability, coordinating with an LSRP, or responding to complex NJDEP remediation issues.

Contact The Law Office of Alan S. Ashkinaze

The Law Office of Alan S. Ashkinaze advises businesses, developers, buyers, sellers, and industrial property owners throughout New Jersey on ISRA compliance, site remediation, LSRP coordination, environmental due diligence, and NJDEP matters.