The need for a Tier 2 assessment is often determined by findings from which assessment?

The need for a Tier 2 assessment is significantly influenced by the results of a Tier 1 assessment. A Tier 1 assessment serves as an initial evaluation to determine whether there are potential environmental risks, compliance issues, or other concerns that might necessitate further investigation. If the findings from the Tier 1 assessment indicate that there are potential impacts or uncertainties regarding certain conditions, this typically triggers the need for a more detailed and comprehensive Tier 2 assessment.

In contrast, other options like a site audit, an environmental impact statement, or community feedback resolution may provide valuable information but are not specifically designed to lead directly to a Tier 2 assessment. A site audit focuses on evaluating adherence to regulations on a site-specific basis, while an environmental impact statement outlines the anticipated impacts of proposed projects but does not function as a precursor to a Tier 2 assessment like the Tier 1 evaluation does. Community feedback resolution involves addressing public concerns, which may or may not relate directly to the findings needed for determining the requirement for a deeper assessment.

Overall, it is the structured process of the Tier 1 assessment that identifies the necessity for further analysis through a Tier 2 assessment.