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Due diligence and contaminated land

We assess the environmental condition and liabilities of a site or business before you buy, lend, lease or close.

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Overview

Environmental due diligence finds out what a site or business may be carrying: pollution, missing permits, open findings from NCEC, or closure obligations. It is usually done in phases, so you only pay for intrusive work when the first phase shows it is needed.

A Phase I assessment reviews records and inspects the site. A Phase II assessment samples soil and groundwater to confirm or rule out contamination. Phase III covers remediation planning and oversight where it is needed.

In brief, from our library

Closure falls within the scope of the NCEC Permits regulation, and NCEC can write closure controls into the Permit to Operate. You apply for closure approval at least 30 days after the last production run, once all hazardous and non-hazardous waste has been disposed of through licensed providers. The application includes a closure plan with a timetable, a rehabilitation or remediation plan, waste disposal invoices and an undertaking, and the approval is valid for 120 days unless NCEC extends it. Violating closure controls carries 5,000, 20,000 or 50,000 riyals per requirement for Category 1, 2 or 3 activities.Executive Regulations for Environmental Permits to Establish and Operate Activities

Read the full guide: How do I close or decommission a facility in Saudi Arabia?

When you need it

  • You are acquiring, financing or leasing an industrial site or facility.
  • You are closing a facility, which needs a closure plan and a rehabilitation or remediation plan.Permits reg.
  • Contamination has been found, and a remediation plan must be prepared by an NCEC licensed provider.Soil reg.

What we deliver

  • Phase I assessmentRecords review, site inspection and interviews.
  • Phase II assessmentSoil and groundwater sampling and analysis.
  • Phase IIIRemediation planning and oversight.
  • Compliance reviewPermits, conditions and NCEC findings checked against operations.
  • Liability summaryFindings ranked by risk and indicative cost to resolve.

How we work

  1. Scope

    We agree the questions the assessment must answer.

  2. Phase I

    Records, site visit and interviews.

  3. Phase II if needed

    Targeted sampling where Phase I points to a concern.

  4. Report

    Clear findings for decision makers, with next steps.

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References

Show all 3 references
  1. Permits reg.
  2. Soil reg.
  3. Executive Regulations for Environmental Permits to Establish and Operate Activities
How to read these references 2 texts cited
  • Art. 7(4)(b) means Article 7, paragraph 4, item (b).

Every text we cite is listed on our regulations page.

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