Section 25319.5 Of Article 2. Definitions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.8. >> Article 2.

. "Preliminary endangerment assessment" means an activity that is performed to determine whether current or past hazardous substance management practices have resulted in a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance that poses a threat to the public health or the environment and is conducted in a manner that complies with the guidelines published by the department entitled "Preliminary Endangerment Assessment: Guidance Manual," or as those guidelines may be amended by the department. A preliminary endangerment assessment includes all of the following activities:
  (a) Sampling and analysis of a site.
  (b) A preliminary determination of the type and extent of hazardous material contamination of a site.
  (c) A preliminary evaluation of the risks the hazardous materials contamination of a site may pose to public health or the environment.