By: Beth Hesse On December 30, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (“the agencies”) announced a final rule defining “waters of the United States” based on recent Supreme Court decisions, the science, and the agencies’ technical expertise. The December 30, 2022 rule clarifies key regulatory definitions under the
Several members of EHS Support’s Sediment & Risk Assessment (SRA) team will be presenting and participating in the 2023 Battelle Sediments Conference this week, January 9-12, in Austin, Texas. Be sure to stop by and visit our team at Booth #120. EHS Support SRA team members in attendance will include: GARY LONG, Senior Scientist, SRA
EHS Support is a proud Partner Member of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), and we are excited to announce that Amy Trautman will be featured as a panel presenter for the April 8th DISCUS Academy course on Sustainability, which will give an overview of the environmental and financial benefits to implementing sustainable practices
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA’s) proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) governing stormwater discharges from industrial activities (“proposed permit”). USEPA is seeking public comment on the proposed 2020 MSGP, which would replace the 2015 MSGP upon finalization. The 2015 MSGP expires June 4, 2020. USEPA will take comments
USEPA Enforcement During COVID-19 Pandemic – What You Need to Know First and foremost, we hope this EHS Support client alert finds you and your loved ones in good health. These are very challenging times, but we will get through this pandemic and resume our normal lives. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released
By: Jaime Beckstrom & Bethany Evans Amid the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic, many companies are looking to transition their workforce to a temporary virtual environment and restricting unnecessary travel. Not all companies may be ready for the transition from face-to-face to a virtual working model. With 15 years under our belt as a global virtual consultancy, we wanted to share three key essentials for success in a virtual workforce. Tools & Technology First,
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Case Challenging CERCLA Authority The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday December 3, 2019, in Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian. An Anaconda, Montana copper smelting plant operated for nearly 100 years and resulted in toxic levels of lead and arsenic in the region. The site was placed on the National
Advocacy. Communication. Teamwork. Water resource and environmental compliance needs can be complex and challenging. For both areas, the right regulatory strategy can make all the difference to your bottom-line. EHS Support has expanded our capabilities in these two service lines to enhance our delivery of innovative and sustainable client-focused solutions. We are pleased to announce
We are pleased to announce the addition of Bob Pickert to the EHS Support team. Bob brings over 30 years of industry experience leading and supporting cost-effective compliance, management systems, and risk management programs for organizations across a broad range of industries. Bob previously served as global EHS manager for a Fortune-500 company for 12
Ernie Marks joins EHS Support as U.S. Director of Water Resources We are pleased to announce that Ernie Marks has been appointed U.S. Director of Water Resources for EHS Support. Ernie is a recognized water expert, having recently served as the South Florida Water Management District Executive Director. Ernie brings over 20 years of experience
The 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or ‘Superfund’) was enacted to address the most polluted properties in the United States. It forced the polluters or their successors (Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)) to manage and pay for the remedial activities. Some projects have hundreds of PRPs and cost hundreds of millions of
Strategy. Execution. Communication. Sediment investigations are complex and require experienced, multi-disciplinary teams with exceptional strategic, technical, and advocacy skills. EHS Support has expanded our capabilities in human health risk assessment, environmental toxicology, and mercury biogeochemistry to address the additional regulatory and business demands our clients are experiencing in site assessment and remediation, particularly at large