Remediation
With certain legal exclusions and additions, the term "brownfield site" means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties protects the environment, reduces blight, and takes development pressures off green spaces and working lands
Additionally, redevelopment of Brownfields is encouraged by federal, state, and local governments through tax incentive and grants. Most states have Voluntary Cleanup or Voluntary Action Programs (VCPs/VAPs) available. These programs, which typically involve risk-based closures, expedite remediation and closure of Brownfield properties.
Risk-based closures evaluate the types and levels of contaminants in the soil and groundwater with respect to the designated future use of the property. The remedial action plan must reduce the contaminant levels below the designated cleanup levels in order to obtain closure from the regulatory agency. Typically indemnification for the property owner and all subsequent property owners is included as part of the closure.
Enviropro team of professionals assists public and private sector clients with preparing Brownfields Assessment and Remediation Grants as well as implementing Brownfields Assessment and Remediation projects.
Historical operations/releases/leaks frequently result in the contamination of soil and/or groundwater. When this occurs, remediation of the impacted media is often required based on acceptable regulatory levels of the contaminants of concern. Selection and implementation of an appropriate remedial system is based on a variety of criteria which include: risk-based closures, bioremediation, the location, the extent and degree of contamination, the types of contaminants involved, the type of soils that have been impacted, the depth to groundwater, and the type and location of potential receptors. Selection and implementation of the appropriate remedial system is imperative not only from a cost to implement standpoint but also from a potential liability perspective as well.
Enviropro team has designed, installed, and operated a variety of remedial systems which include: bioremediation, soil vapor extraction, stabilization and solidification, groundwater recovery, and air stripping systems. We have successfully completed the remediation projects for our clients by obtaining a regulatory closure from TCEQ under VCP and LPST programs.
Enviropro provides Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) on a variety of commercial structures as a part of property transaction. PCAs are conducted in accordance with the ASTM E 2018-15 guidance document. During property transaction, PCAs are conducted simultaneously with a Phase I ESA.
- Soil/Groundwater/Surface Water and Sediment Assessments
- Non Aqueous Phase Liquid (NAPL) Assessments
- Site Investigations
- Affected Property Assessment Reports (APARs)
- Response Action Plans (RAPs)
- Response Action Completion Reports (RACRs)
- Post Closure Care
- Tier 2 and 3 PCL Evaluations
- Plume Stability Monitoring
- Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA)
- Municipal Setting Designations
- Plume Management Zones
- Deed Recordations