Designated Investigation Agency | Investigation of the Status under Article 3 of the Law for Operating Factories Due to the Abolition of Specific Facilities

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Soil contamination survey

last updated：Sep 07, 2026

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Responding to the Article 3 investigation of operating factories associated with the abolition of specific facilities for the use of harmful substances. Completed practical work without stopping production using sampling technology suitable for narrow spaces.

This theme explains how to complete the "Soil Contamination Survey under Article 3 of the Law in Operating Factories and Buildings on Limited Sites" without stopping production lines and without waste, in conjunction with the abolition of the use of specified facilities for harmful substances. With the submission of the notification for the discontinuation of the use of specified facilities, landowners and others are obligated to conduct a soil contamination survey based on the main text of Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the Law. However, in operating factories, halting operations for an extended period for the survey can lead to significant business losses. GeoTech's investigation begins with a thorough historical survey that meticulously verifies past public notification documents and chemical usage history, accurately classifying the target area based on the risk of underground infiltration of specified harmful substances. In the subsequent soil sampling process, even in confined indoor areas, around piping, or in limited outdoor spaces where large machinery cannot enter, advanced sampling techniques using compact specialized equipment are employed to establish reliable numerical data based on official methods while completely clearing any constraints on production. We handle everything from the preparation of the governor's report to the submission process in a seamless manner, eliminating the risk of re-investigation orders and fully fulfilling the obligation of legal compliance.

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This service is optimized for small sites such as operating factories and building interiors, in accordance with the statutory investigation based on Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act. In Phase 1, the historical investigation will meticulously verify public notification documents and the usage history of specific hazardous substances, and prepare a land classification map based on the risk categories. In Phase 2, during the sampling process, unit plots will be established using a 10m or 30m grid, and soil gas surveys and soil sampling compliant with official methods will be conducted using compact specialized equipment that can operate in limited spaces to establish numerical data. The entire process covers measurements by registered analytical institutions based on the Measurement Act, written audits by technical managers, and the preparation of regulatory format reports for submission to the governor.

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The main application scenarios include responding to soil contamination investigations under Article 3 of the law due to partial operational suspensions, equipment updates, and partial dismantling at chemical plants, plating factories, and other facilities that used harmful substances. It is used in constrained and narrow areas, such as sites where other production lines are operational, inside buildings where large machinery cannot enter, and around underground piping, to ensure that the obligation to report to the governor is completed reliably and swiftly without disrupting the factory's normal operations. By establishing reliable evidence data through sampling techniques compliant with official methods and advanced analytical measurements, it is utilized in practices to maintain the company's social credibility, completely eliminate the risk of re-investigation orders from the governor, and block future defect risks.