General Environmental Compliance Services

Environmental regulations vary widely from state-to- state but are based on regulations authorized by U.S. E.P.A.  At SafEnvirons, inc. our team and associates know the state and federal regulations affecting businesses and industries. With our industrial experience, we can help you meet regulatory requirements cost-effectively and efficiently, reducing the regulatory impact on your facility.

Our staff has over 160 years of experience in laboratory, industrial, and compliance positions. In addition to our staff, we have associates that bring expertise to projects on an as need basis including Professional Engineers (PE), Environmental Professionals, Chemists, and Drafters. We can assemble a team of professionals to manage any environmental compliance need.

Environmental Compliance Assessments

Our staff has conducted numerous Environmental Compliance Assessments covering a wide variety of industrial processes. Our assessments include a review of the facility processes and chemicals handled to ensure that all applicable state and federal regulations are included. An Environmental Compliance Assessment provides facility management with a roadmap for compliance activities to ensure continued compliance improvement. An Environmental Compliance Assessment is also recommended to be part of any major facility expansion or modification project to ensure continued compliance.

Air Permitting

Companies constructing a new facility, expanding production, or modifying operations may be subject to air quality permitting requirements. Industrial sources must be designed, constructed, and operated to comply with all applicable air quality regulations. Air quality permitting requirements can exist within a range of regulatory programs, including state and local codes, and federal programs such as New Source Review, MACT Standards, and operating permit programs. SafEnvirons, inc. can assist with all phases of the air permitting process.  The years of experience our staff members have completing permitting projects translates into accurate, timely permit applications that are strategically crafted for maximum flexibility. Projects range from collecting data and determining the optimum pathway for the permitting process to simple revisions of permits. We provide compliance programs to support continued compliance after obtaining the permit. We evaluate each client’s project to ensure that the proper permit is being sought and that the permit contains sufficient flexibility for the facility to operate efficiently.

Air Permitting related services include:

• Air Emissions Inventory Evaluations
• Air Permitting
  • Minor, Synthetic Minor, and Title V Permit Applications
  • PSD Avoidance Guidance and Permitting
• MACT Compliance Assistance
• Major and Area Source
• Dispersion Modeling
• Compliance Plans and Calendars

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3)

Originally published in 1973 under the authority of the Clean Water Act (CWA) the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation sets forth requirements for the prevention of, preparedness for, and response to oil discharges at specific non-transportation- related facilities. Facilities that store greater than 1,320-gallons of regulated products (petroleum, animal and vegetable fats and oils) in containers with a capacity of 55-gallons and larger must develop and implement an SPCC Plan. Many revisions have expanded the requirements which include a five-year review and employee training.

SPCC Plan related services include:

• Determination of coverage – assessment of regulated products and handling
• Written SPCC Plans including site drawing(s)
• SPCC Plan Employee Training

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans

Originally published in 1973 under the authority of the Clean Water Act (CWA) the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation sets forth requirements for the prevention of, preparedness for, and response to oil discharges at specific non-transportation- related facilities. Facilities that store greater than 1,320-gallons of regulated products (petroleum, animal and vegetable fats and oils) must develop and implement an SPCC Plan. Many revisions have expanded the requirements which include a five-year review and employee training.

SPCC Plan related services include:

• Determination of coverage – assessment of regulated products and handling
• Written SPCC Plans including site drawings
• SPCC Plan Employee Training

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

We have conducted Phase I ESAs for property transactions involving commercial retail establishments, fertilizer and ag-chemical facilities, housing developments, and industrial sites. Our assessments are conducted using the current ASTM standard. We use nationally recognized data search firms for a complete review of the regulatory history of the property. We conduct a wide range of interviews that may include former employees, former owners, local personnel familiar with site history, fire and emergency response personnel, and others. A thorough site inspection is conducted and documented with photos and field notes.

Waste Water Treatment and Permitting

Wastewater Permitting requirements include regulation of both direct and indirect discharges from industrial processes. SafEnvirons, inc. staff and associates can provide an evaluation of your wastewater generation and treatment systems to determine the proper permitting strategy for your facility.

Waste Management – RCRA Requirements

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) passed October 21, 1976, establishes the framework for a national system of solid waste control. Subtitle D of the Act is dedicated to non-hazardous solid waste requirements, and Subtitle C focuses on hazardous solid waste. Solid waste includes solids, liquids and gases and must be discarded to be considered waste. Our staff has years of experience in developing waste management plans and assisting with the management of waste.

Our Waste Management services include:

• Waste Management Evaluations
• Waste Classification
• Hazardous Waste Registration
• Hazardous Waste Permitting
• Written Waste Management and Waste Reduction Plans
• Hazardous Waste Reporting Assistance

Chemical Reporting Requirements

There are a wide variety of Chemical Reporting Requirements. These are best identified by a comprehensive Environmental Compliance Assessment. A detailed chemical inventory (including chemical intermediates created in your processes) is an essential starting point to ensure reporting compliance.

Our Chemical Reporting services include:

• Chemical Inventory Evaluation
• Tier II Reporting
• Toxic Release Inventory Reporting
• Pesticide Repackaging Reports
• TSCA Reporting