Before you begin operating a new source of air pollution in Pennsylvania, you may need an air permit. This permit is a regulatory document that is legally enforceable at both federal and State levels. It covers all sources of air pollution, process equipment and air cleaning devices at a facility. [...]
In today's business landscape, sustainability has become a buzzword that pervades discussions at corporate and executive levels across diverse industries. While some might dismiss it as just another passing trend, sustainability is undeniably gaining rapid traction and reshaping supply chains and internal operations across several industries. “So, what is sustainability?” [...]
Environmental remediation approaches can vary widely for different projects. Based on several factors (potential contaminants, exposure pathways, lithology at the Site, neighboring properties, project stakeholder risk tolerances, timing goals, etc.), there are numerous remediation alternatives to explore. Does the Site require active remediation such as excavation and off-Site disposal or [...]
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are performed in order to identify any known or potential environmental issues that may have impacted or have the potential to impact the property. These assessments consist of a research-based investigation involving an inspection to observe current property operations, historical research of past uses, [...]
When completing remediation projects for contaminated sites, there are many factors that come into play. The type of contaminants and the corresponding concentrations, site characteristics, implementation feasibility, timeframe, overall goal of remediation, and cost all contribute to design of a remedy. Site-specific characteristics that are also taken into consideration include [...]
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) was recently revised and published in November of 2021 as ASTM E1527-21. The reason for the revisions is that all ASTM standards have an 8-year shelf life. Once you approach the shelf life of [...]
When considering the maintenance of your car, do you wait until it’s on fire before taking it to the shop? Of course not! We are taught from a young age that we need to check the oil and tire pressure in order to keep the car in good condition. Monitoring [...]
PFAS or “per-and polyfluoryoalkyl substances” are a class of compounds (several thousand) that contain a chain of carbon and fluorine in their structure. PFAS have been used globally for over 60 years, and are still being used because of their many useful properties – they are chemically inert; resistant to [...]
Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Planning (RMP) programs are made up of fourteen elements. Some of the elements are very complex and require a lot of labor to compile and manage while some of the other elements can refer to other regulatory programs. A complex labor-intensive element would [...]
Integrated Contingency Plans (ICPs), also known as the National Response Team’s One Plan, are becoming an increasingly popular approach for companies seeking to streamline their required written environmental documents. The goal of an ICP is to consolidate multiple regulations into a single, comprehensive document that outlines how a company will [...]
