Define: Field investigation

How is 'Field investigation' defined in the legal contract?

• Field investigation means an on-site examination conducted by a professional archaeologist. This investigation includes the use of archaeological techniques for examining both the surface and subsurface areas, identifying resources and artifacts, and documenting the findings in a professional archaeological report. Seen in 8 SEC filings.
• Field investigation means the study of traces left by humans at any site. This includes surveying, sampling, excavating, or removing surface or subsurface material. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
• Field investigation means a physical inspection of a location which is subject to a pending action necessitating a permit or approval, it includes inspections of possible directly or indirectly affected surrounding areas. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
• Field investigation means a regional reconnaissance performed on foot to determine whether sites are present and if those sites can be avoided. Seen in 4 SEC filings.
• Field investigation means a limited or detailed program of non-intrusive or intrusive fieldwork to identify the presence or absence of archaeological features, structures, deposits, artifacts, or ecofacts within a specified area or site on land or underwater. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
• Field investigation means the part of an investigation that involves visiting the location of the incident or other locations as necessary. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
• Field investigation means an investigation not intended to be the subject of a report by an inspector. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

• Field investigation means an on-site professional examination to identify and study traces at a specified area, with documenting findings.

Relevant Contract Types

• Archaeological Research Contract
• Land Surveyor Contract
• Environmental Impact Assessment Contract

Relevant Circumstances

• When exploratory research is required at a specific site.
• Prior to construction or development projects.
• When assessing environmental impact or historical significance of a site.

Relevant Sectors

• Archaeology
• Construction
• Environmental Consulting

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Genie Definition 2

• Field investigation means a physical inspection of a pending action location and its possibly affected surroundings.

Relevant Contract Types

• Real Estate Site Inspection Contract
• Health and Safety Inspection Contract

Relevant Circumstances

• Prior to purchasing a property or land.
• When a health and safety check is required at a workplace.

Relevant Sectors

• Real Estate
• Occupational Health and Safety

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