Eastern Research Group (ERG, Inc) services

ERG helps clients navigate environmental and health and safety regulatory complexities, conduct focused compliance evaluations, and develop compliance assistance programs. Drawing on our experience in regulatory development and implementation, our experts perform comprehensive, multimedia compliance evaluations related to air, water, toxics, and solid and hazardous waste programs. Our technical experts work closely with our outreach, communications, and information technology professionals to develop on-target compliance assistance materials.

“What are the options?” “How do we evaluate them?” “Who is affected?” We help decision-makers answer these questions, define regulatory and policy options, and build models to evaluate the impacts on industries, economies, and communities. Our analyses range from micro- (e.g., a particular facility) to macro- (e.g., industrywide) economics. We support the regulatory process from proposal to final rulemaking, including analyzing public comments, developing implementation plans, and preparing outreach and training programs. ERG`s staff includes PhD-level economists/econometricians, financial analysts, and industry experts.

ERG creates hands-on, integrated educational programs for school children in K-12 as well as continuing education, technical training, and vocational courses for adults. We help clients develop dynamic learning approaches to meet specified goals, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards, national guidelines, and other relevant learning measures. Our team of curriculum specialists, instructional designers, researchers and writers, trainers, and Web programmers draw on their experience in science and education to bring learning concepts to life on a variety of health and environmental topics.

ERG`s chemical, civil, environmental, and mechanical engineers apply innovative, cost-effective solutions to diverse technical problems. We have a wide range of experience, including analyzing manufacturing processes, designing wastewater treatment, and developing and fabricating unique chemical measurement equipment. ERG engineers combine educations from the world`s top-ranked engineering schools with hands-on experience gained at industrial facilities throughout the nation. We are also active members in several nationally recognized professional organizations, and as part of our commitment to sustainable design, we retain several Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professionals on staff.

Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) and Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMSs) integrate environmental protection and employee safety and health into day-to-day business operations and activities. ERG has been helping public and private sector clients build these systems and promote their use for nearly a decade. We take a systematic approach toward raising a client`s environmental, safety, health, and business performance, from building the business case, to implementing the program, to verifying that the system has taken root and is working. ERG`s EMS and SHMS team includes staff with expertise in business and economics, environmental management, environmental science and engineering, pollution prevention, industrial hygiene, and safety and health.

ERG provides a range of analytical measurements, environmental monitoring, method development, and consulting services. Our state-of-the-art laboratory, located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, has established a national reputation as a leader in ambient air monitoring, analyses, and data characterization. We are also equipped to perform both routine and highly complex analysis of water and waste environmental samples. We offer prompt, personalized service while delivering the highest quality data.