phase I assessment News
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Kansas City, Mo., and St. Louis to Receive EPA Brownfields Grants to Help toward Cleanup of Contaminated Properties
EPA has selected the communities of Kansas City, Mo., and St. Louis to receive a total of $900,000 in grants from the Agency’s Brownfields Program to assist with the environmental assessments of contaminated brownfields properties, a key step in paving the way toward their cleanup, redevelopment and sustainable reuse. Kansas City and St. Louis were among the 147 communities announced today ...
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DoT releases study of climate change and effects on Gulf Coast transportation
The US Dept. of Transportation (DoT) on Wednesday released a study of the potential impacts climate change and land subsidence could have on the Gulf Coast region's transportation infrastructure. Examining an area that includes 48 contiguous counties in four states - from Galveston, Texas to Mobile, Alabama — the DoT has undertaken the study to provide valuable information to regional ...
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ASTM international training course on phase i and phase ii environmental site assessments
“Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments” is the title of a three-day ASTM International training course to be held eleven times during 2010. Many companies offer training on these standards, but the ASTM course offers an opportunity to be trained by the organization that developed the standards. The latest version of the Phase I standard, ASTM E527-05, and information on the U.S. ...
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Asbestos in Soil - new ASTM International standard
A new ASTM International standard is focused exclusively on testing soil for asbestos. D7521, Test Method for Determination of Asbestos in Soil was developed by Subcommittee D22.07 on Sampling and Analysis of Asbestos, part of ASTM International Committee D22 on Air Quality. According to Alan Segrave, division manager, laboratory services, Bureau Veritas, and an ASTM D22 member, many materials ...
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Environmental Risk Innovations, LLC Announces Key Hire – Bill McGuinness
Environmental Risk Innovations, LLC (ERI) is pleased to announce the recent hire of Bill McGuinness as a sign of the company's continued commitment to expand its environmental risk management services. Mr. McGuinness possesses over 25 years of experience in the environmental consulting field and will serve as ERI's Hydrogeologist and Environmental Risk Scientist. Prior to joining ERI, Mr. ...
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Corporate Announcement
Enviro-Audit & Compliance, Inc. is pleased to announce two recent events contributing to the current and future growth of the company. In April 2006, Joe K. Buerhop, previously Division Manager, acquired the company and is now the sole owner and ready to take the company into the future. Mr. Buerhop is a licensed Professional Geologist with over 25 years of experience in environmental ...
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August Mack announces hiring of new project manager
August Mack Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental, health and safety consulting firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Theresa Alderfer as a Project Manager in its Lancaster, Pennsylvania office. Alderfer previously worked for DelVal Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Piedmont Environmental Group, Inc. ...
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St. Louis development corporation to receive $400,000 for assessment of hazardous substances and petroleum
The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) has been selected to receive $400,000 in EPA brownfields funding to assess and conduct cleanup planning for hazardous substances and petroleum in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The funding is being awarded through EPA’s Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup process. SLDC will use $200,000 to conduct approximately seven Phase ...
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Oroville awarded $750,000 in Brownfields Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the City of Oroville will be one of 171 communities nationwide receiving brownfields funding to clean and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment. The FY14 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) grants will give ...
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Environmental Data Resources Launches New City Directory Images in All 50 States
Rob Barber, CEO of Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR), the leader in property-specific environmental information and risk management solutions, today announced the launch of the EDR City Directory Image Report. "We are thrilled to launch city directory images," says Barber. "EDR's mission is to continually improve our services based on customer feedback, and the City Directory Image Report ...
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EPA selects City and County of Honolulu for a $400,000 Brownfields grant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the City and County of Honolulu will be one of 171 communities nationwide receiving brownfields funding to clean and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment. The FY14 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) grants will ...
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August Mack announces promotion of Indianapolis employee to Senior Manager
August Mack Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental, health and safety consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Wilson to Senior Manager in its Indianapolis office. Since joining August Mack in 2008, Wilson has served as a project manager.With more than eight years of experience, Wilson specializes in environmental property assessments, All Appropriate Inquiry ...
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Environmental Site Assessments and Property Transactions in Puerto Rico
Before a commercial property transaction takes place, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESA) will usually be ordered. The Phase I ESA is used by potential property buyers, investors and lenders to determine if a property has any environmental contamination issues and to assess any potential liability from any contamination that is found. The U.S. Environmental Protection ...
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August Mack Environmental, Inc. Announces Promotion of Indianapolis Employee to Senior Technical Manager
INDIANAPOLIS – August Mack Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental, health and safety consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Darci Thomas to Senior Technical Manager in its Indianapolis office. Since joining August Mack in 2004, Thomas has served as a staff geologist and project manager before taking on her new role as senior technical manager. With over twelve ...
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Liquid Lignin, LLC in Greenville, SC awarded $80,000 for Environmentally Friendly Borate-Based Wood
Liquid Lignin, LLC has been awarded $80,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to develop Environmentally Friendly Borate-Based Wood. This natural organic retention project proposes using lignin from emerging biorefineries to allow borates to be used as wood preservatives for exterior applications exposed to rain. Enhancing the ...
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Latest Revision to ASTM Environmental Site Assessment Standard Utilized in EPA Final Rule - E1527 Describes Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Process
On Dec. 30, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule that utilizes the latest version of ASTM International standard E1527-13, Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, in the performance of “all appropriate inquiries” when conducting environmental site assessments. The EPA’s final rule, which went ...
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Changes Coming to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in Puerto Rico
This past fall, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule with changes to site assessment standards that will go into effect October 6th, 2015. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard E1527-05 will be replaced with ASTM E1527-13. People potentially affected by this action are those who perform all appropriate inquiries, including public and ...
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Property Buyers in Puerto Rico Turn to the Indoor Air Quality Experts at Zimmetry Environmental
Puerto Rico is home to approximately 3.6 million people and it offers its residents, investors, and those interested in purchasing a vacation home a wide range of real estate options. Whether purchasing residential or commercial real estate, looking for a property, negotiating a sales price, getting a mortgage, and the inspection process can be overwhelming for many. During this sometimes ...
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Withdrawn Standard: ASTM E1984-03 Standard Guide for Process of Sustainable Brownfields Redevelopment (Withdrawn 2012)
This guide covers redevelopment of a Brownfields property for all stakeholders. This guide identifies impediments to Brownfields development and suggests solutions to facilitate redevelopment. The sustainable Brownfields redevelopment process is a voluntary effort that actively engages property owners, developers, government agencies, and the community in conducting corrective action, economic ...
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Environmental Data Resources Launches New Essentials Package to Help Consultants Meet Complex Environmental Standards and Reduce Liability
Environmental Data Resources Inc., (EDR), the leader in property-specific environmental information and risk management solutions, has launched a new product to provide environmental consultants with a comprehensive, cost-effective screening tool in one convenient package that has the essential elements to meet complex environmental standards. Named the EDR Essentials Packageand launched on ...
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