EnSafe Inc. services

EnSafe’s regulatory compliance audits assess your facility’s compliance with applicable national, state/provincial, and local regulations. The environmental component of our audits typically evaluates solid and hazardous waste management/disposal activities, wastewater generation and discharge, storm water discharge, air sources and emissions, oil and chemical storage, and emergency planning, depending on the client’s scope and specific facility type. We emphasize working proactively to identify potential violations of regulations, permits, and plans; then we work to correct their underlying causes.EnSafe assesses current operating practices, determines applicable regulatory requirements, evaluates compliance with existing permits, and identifies areas of noncompliance.

Assessing environmental liabilities and attaching appropriate and reasonable costs to those liabilities can be a daunting challenge for any organization. The passage of legislation such as Sarbanes-Oxley and interpretations from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) have required companies to refocus on the methodologies and approaches documented to arrive at their environmental reserve estimates, so that reasonableness, documentation and consistency rule the day.EnSafe`s professionals are well versed in the latest approaches to sound reserve methodologies and reporting. Our diverse staff of scientists, accounting, and remediation professionals, with decades of environmental cleanup experience, allows us to bring insight and pragmatism to your most challenging sites. We serve both industry and government with a multitude of consulting solutions.

EnSafe has the resources to handle all of the eventualities that can be encountered in site development, from pre-acquisition real estate transaction screening through infrastructure design. From state-of-the-art remediation systems to traditional civil engineering services such as grading and utility design, EnSafe is a reliable partner in realizing solutions for:

As a leading specialist in solid and hazardous waste management, EnSafe provides a diverse array of solid and hazardous waste consulting and engineering services to a broad client base. EnSafe has designed and permitted more than 40 disposal facilities, including demolition landfills, sanitary landfills, and secure landfills that serve as repositories for hazardous and radioactive wastes. Sanitary landfill services have been provided for both private operating companies and government entities. A solid reputation among the regulatory agencies, environmental organizations, and clients has benefited EnSafe in dealing with the difficult task of effective solid and hazardous waste management, planning, and permitting.

Successful site investigation begins with the end objective in mind. EnSafe`s geologists, scientists, and engineers are experienced professionals who understand the shortest path to an acceptable solution for contaminated properties. Through upfront project planning, site model conceptualization / refinement, and robust data quality objectives / evaluation, our investigations are thorough yet streamlined. We find the most cost-effective path to assist you in understanding the nature and extent of environmental contamination issues at your site.

EnSafe develops clear, cost-effective risk assessments using federal and state guidelines to assist our clients in identifying and understanding risks as well as the uncertainties in making decisions based on those risks. Our understanding and experience allows our clients to develop clear, defensible plans to make risk-informed remedial and management decisions at their sites. Our technical skill and experience set our team apart in identifying and clarifying issues as well as anticipating client and regulatory needs.

For 30 years EnSafe’s diverse, first-hand site remediation experience confirms that effective site restoration has three essential elements, whether the regulatory program is CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfields, or a state Voluntary Action Program:Understanding the problem.Developing the optimum remedial solution.Implementing the remedial action and monitoring its performance.

EnSafe has in-depth knowledge and experience providing services related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 7 Endangered Species Act, and Sections 110 and 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. We understand the critical impact these requirements can have on land transactions and/or land development, and EnSafe has successfully navigated the process for clients in the past several years, including selection as part of the NEPA team to evaluate potential routes for a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River.

EnSafe understands that the protection and management of ecological resources, such as streams, wetlands, and endangered species, can have a significant impact on project schedules and budgets. Our experienced biologists, ecologists, engineers, and compliance specialists can help assess the resources at your site, evaluate your project’s potential impacts, and ensure efficient and economical compliance with the numerous state and federal regulations.