RSRA EZ-Screen™ Ordering Portal
Screen commercial real estate collateral for environmental risk.
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RSRA EZ-Screen™ Features: Click Here
- Screen any commercial real estate collateral for environmental risk
- Typical turnaround: 1–3 business days.
- Part of the tiered environmental risk approach in SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 — see the flow chart below
- "Environmental Professional" on every project, a 30+ year veteran of the environmental industry
- Always performed in-house — never subcontracted
- Most lenders accept the EZ-Screen™ in standard form. A few lending institutions have special RSRA requirements. If your lender has these special requirements, we will contact you as soon as possible with any revised pricing or turnaround times.
- "Clean" means low risk per SBA.
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About the RSRA EZ-Screen™
The RSRA – Record Search with Risk Assessment, also called the "EZ-Screen", can be ordered here in a few minutes. We accept any credit card, or we can simply send you a bill. The RSRA is perfect for credit unions and smaller lenders who do not have a full-time environmental expert on staff, but want to be able to cheaply and quickly screen collateral. It is also great for US Small Business Administration loans facilitated by Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Preferred Lending Partners (PLPs).
The biggest advantage of the RSRA over every other desktop environmental screen is the fact that there is no possible conflict of interest. This is because of our unique "Clean or Free Guarantee". No other consulting firm can offer such a guarantee, because they rely on upselling, which can be a real or perceived conflict of interest. With our RSRA, you never have to wonder if the recommendation for more extensive investigation is truly warranted.
Even better? Every RSRA is provided by a 30+ year veteran of the environmental industry, so you always get the most professional possible results. The RSRA is not intended to establish a future defense against potential liability. But it is perfect for lenders who understand the legal viewpoint that their bank is exempt from pollution liability under CERCLA, yet still want to assess the environmental risk of their collateral and make sure their portfolio (and their borrower) carries less risk, and is thus a safer and more valuable bet.
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is always recommended if liability protection is the goal. The RSRA is much less expensive and much faster than a Phase I ESA, however, and includes many of the same elements. By contrast, an RSRA takes just a few days and costs from $499.
Clean or Free: choose that option above and, if our screen finds elevated risk and recommends a Phase I, the fee for the screen is waived — not credited toward something else you buy from us. Waived. What you do next is entirely up to you. That is the "Clean or Free" guarantee.
SBA guidance: SOP 50 10 8.1, effective October 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay?
Pay-with-order takes you to a secure checkout after this step. Bill-me-later orders are invoiced on delivery.
What happens if the EZ-Screen finds elevated risk?
If you ordered with the Clean-or-Free option, the fee for the screen is waived — not credited toward something else you buy from us. Waived. Either way we do not perform the Phase I our own screen recommends, so what you do next is entirely up to you.
Who performs the RSRA EZ-Screen?
"Environmental Professional" on every project, a 30+ year veteran of the environmental industry. Always performed in-house — never subcontracted.
Can I include a previous report or other documents with my order?
You can attach a previous environmental report, title commitment, survey, photographs or the signed questionnaire, optional, up to 50 MB total.
What is the purpose of the EZ-Screen, legally?
The purpose of this EZ-Screen, AKA Records Search with Risk Assessment (RSRA) is to serve as a screening tool to categorize the property as “low” or “elevated” environmental risk for lending purposes, not to provide liability protection under state or federal law.
Does the RSRA provide CERCLA liability protection?
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is required to satisfy the “all appropriate inquiry” requirement for innocent landowner, contiguous property owner, or bona fide prospective purchaser limitations on CERCLA liability (landowner liability protections or LLPs). This RSRA report provides no liability protection for any party or purpose.
From Lenders Who Order Here
“I started working with Dave to ensure the bank I worked for maintained SBA and FSA compliance with our guaranteed real estate files. What a great way to get what we needed at a low cost to the borrowers and at a high value to our lending team. Hats off to Dave, always very professional to work with and get thorough reports completed in a timely fashion.”
“With COVID-19 restrictions in place, our bank decided we could use an environmental product that did not require a site visit. The RSRA EZ-Screen that Sierra Environmental Consultants offers is an excellent alternative! The report turnaround was quick, and all of the necessary information about historical use and adjacent property information was included in the report. I was very satisfied with every aspect of the report.”
“I have worked with Dave on multiple occasions and he does an excellent job. His environmental reports are always thorough, yet he is very responsive and completes the project in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend Dave as an Environmental Professional.”