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Unraveling the Intricate Coexistence of Microplastics and PFAS – Part 1
Mitigating Risk Through Conceptual Site Model Adaptability within a Complex. . .
Read MoreGetting Prepared for Toxic Release Inventory Reporting Due July 1, 2023
The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting deadline is approaching on July 1,. . .
Read MorePFAS in Toilet Paper (or, PFAS – this crap is everywhere!)
A recent article published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters. . .
Read MoreWorld Water Day 2022 - Celebrating A Resource, We Can Not Do Without
World Water Day – a day that celebrates the one true resource that defines. . .
Read MoreEmerging Contaminants PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane: Insights Related To Property Transactions
NOTE: This article was originally posted on September 24, 2019. Emerging. . .
Read MorePutting the (Form) R in Reporting
The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting deadline is just around the corner. . .
Read MoreRisky Business – Alternative Wastewater Disposal in Tennessee
Tennessee’s unique geology and stream flows present challenges for wastewater. . .
Read MoreHonoring Workers Memorial Day 2021
Tomorrow is Workers Memorial Day, which falls on the anniversary of the. . .
Read MoreIt is That Time Again, Annual Emissions Reports Are Due
An Annual Emissions Report (AER) details a source’s (or facility’s) actual air. . .
Read MorePennsylvania Stormwater Requirements Beyond Federal
Are you Covered? Stormwater discharge is classified as rainwater and snowmelt. . .
Read MoreDHC and Me: Is it time to DNA test your property?
Cheap, fast and informative DNA kits are no longer just for puppies and. . .
Read MoreZinc in Stormwater?
Time to reevaluate the stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) Stormwater. . .
Read MoreCalifornia Water Matters – Is it “Déjà Vu” All Over Again or Groundhog Day?
April 1 is an important date for assessing California’s water conditions. Among. . .
Read MoreProposed Updates to New Jersey Air Emission Permits and Reporting
On March 1, 2021, the NJDEP proposed new Air Pollution Control rules that, if. . .
Read MoreASTM Updates on the Horizon
With the eight-year horizon nearing regarding updates to ASTM E152-13, the ASTM. . .
Read MoreBreathing Easier: Respiratory Protection and COVID-19
It’s hard to believe that just one year ago, we were only just learning about. . .
Read MorePFAS Analysis Puzzle: The Potential of Non-Targeted Analysis
For those spending time focused on matters related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl. . .
Read MoreUnderstanding Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint: 2021 Legislative Goals
On February 9, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) unveiled the new. . .
Read MorePerseverance and Environmental Site Characterization : What can we learn from NASA’s latest Martian Adventure?
We have been living during a period where the need to persevere has never been. . .
Read MoreCOVID-19 and OSHA Injury and Illness Reports
It’s that time of year again – time to complete your Summary Report of. . .
Read MoreThe Environmental Due Diligence Consultant's Role in Assessing Risk
Most buyers of commercial real estate know they face environmental risk, and. . .
Read MoreISO 45001 and OSHA’s Safety and Health Management Programs: Which SMS structure is right for you?
Ensuring workplace health and safety is a goal of every organization, but it. . .
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New York Adopts Landmark Drinking Water Standard for Emerging Contaminant, 1,4-Dioxane
1, 4-Dioxane, an “emerging contaminant” resulting from decades-old industrial. . .
Read MoreThe Maui Case – Clean Water Act Implications
By now, you may have heard about the “Maui Case.” No, we’re not talking about a. . .
Read MoreInsights into Common Due Diligence Compliance Shortcomings: Part Three
Continuing with our four-part mini-series on Common Due Diligence Compliance. . .
Read MoreUSEPA's COVID Enforcement Policy is Changing
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every industry sector around the. . .
Read MoreDesigning a COVID Response Plan to Fit Your Needs: Q & A
COVID-19 presents a new and challenging dynamic for managing a business, and. . .
Read MoreRebuilding the Minneapolis and St. Paul Communities: Cleaning Up and Looking Forward
For Riot-Damaged Twin Cities Businesses, Rebuilding Will Begin There are two. . .
Read MoreMeaningful Sustainability Reporting - A Data-Driven Approach: Part Three
In Part One of this series, we discussed the various global standards driving. . .
Read MoreMinnesota First to Say “Goodbye” to TCE
Trichloroethene, or TCE, is a chemical solvent that has historically been. . .
Read MoreThe PFAS Problem at Minnesota Composting Facilities
Many of us are trying to be more sustainable and “Go Green”. From individual. . .
Read MoreReal Estate Investing: Environmental Due Diligence from Your Home Office
As the COVID-19 pandemic headlines our daily newsfeeds and impacts day-to-day. . .
Read MorePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protection in the Age of COVID-19
Although there are multiple sources of information and guidance from health. . .
Read MoreEPA’s Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19: Everything You Need to Know
On March 26, 2020, USEPA issued a policy memorandum detailing a temporary,. . .
Read MoreWe’re on the Road to Reopening … from an EHS Perspective
“These are unprecedented times.” How many times have you heard that in the past. . .
Read MoreHealth and Safety Perspective: Managing Through a Pandemic, and Preparing for the Next One
By now, we have all endured several weeks of various “Stay at Home” Orders. . .
Read MoreCOVID-19 Risk Tolerance and your PLL Insurance Policy
As EHS professionals, we are accustomed to identifying and quantifying. . .
Read MoreCOVID-19 Best Practices for Manufacturing Facilities
Essential Businesses With Manufacturing- Adding COVID-19 Practices Into Your. . .
Read MoreProperty Management During COVID-19 Pandemic: Best Practices from an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Perspective
You have braved the grocery store and added the phrase ‘social distancing’ to. . .
Read MoreCoal Ash Disposal – Stakeholders Beware
Multiple stakeholders are currently involved in how coal combustion residuals. . .
Read MorePFAS Added to Toxic Release Inventory
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) made environmental headlines in. . .
Read MoreWetlands: What they are and why they matter?
Are you planning to purchase a piece of real estate for development? Federal. . .
Read MoreA Contaminated Day in Your Neighborhood
“It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor.. . .
Read MoreMeaningful Sustainability Reporting – Choosing and Using Reporting Guidelines: Part Two
When preparing for the sustainability reporting process, begin by determining. . .
Read MoreUnderstanding the Changes to the Minnesota 2020 Industrial Stormwater Permit
In the state of Minnesota, the new year signals that it is time to make sure. . .
Read MoreHistoric NEPA Law Faces Change
Last Thursday the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) proposed a major. . .
Read MoreUS Regional Carbon Cap and Trade Groups - Solving a Regional Problem with a New Approach
With international and national carbon reduction initiatives stalled under the. . .
Read MoreInsights into Common Due Diligence Compliance Shortcomings: Part Two
Industrial Oils: SPCC and Used Oil Management Continuing with our four-part. . .
Read MoreThe ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Standard – A Look Back: Part One
As many of you have heard, it’s time for an update to the ASTM International. . .
Read MoreMeaningful Sustainability Reporting – Standards that Align with Global Expectations - Part One
‘Tis the season – for getting your end-of-year ducks in a row and thinking. . .
Read MoreCurrent Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Priorities
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has established a strategic plan. . .
Read MoreInsights into Common Due Diligence Compliance Shortcomings - Part I: Tier II, Form R, and EPCRA
EPCRA, Tier II, and Form R When completing a mergers and acquisitions (M&A). . .
Read MoreFCC Facilitates Wireless Infrastructure Deployment for 5G
According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the United States is. . .
Read MoreRemediation Cost Estimates During Initial Due Diligence: Improving on the Wild-@$ Guess
Real estate transactions that identify Recognized Environmental Conditions. . .
Read MoreA Look Behind the Curtain: How GIS Can Instantly Add Context to Your Work
Context is everything. One of the first things any aspiring field scientist. . .
Read MoreEPA Adopts Final Rule Addressing 11 “Moderate” Ozone Nonattainment Areas
On August 23, 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took final action. . .
Read MoreHow Good is Your Process Safety Management Program?
Could a fatal accident happen at your facility? The Occupational Safety and. . .
Read MoreAre Fluorotelomers the Next Wave of PFAS Regulation?
As the science surrounding the extensive family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl. . .
Read MoreImportant Considerations for In-Building Environmental Due Diligence
When purchasing real estate, whether it be multifamily residential, commercial. . .
Read MoreWeed and the Workplace
On June 25, the state of Illinois passed legislation to decriminalize. . .
Read MoreRegional Planning Authority Advocates for Brownfield Development
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the comprehensive. . .
Read MoreUnderstanding California's Environmental Regulatory Framework
Ahhh, California. The land of sandy surf boards,..'round-the-clock Pilates. . .
Read More5 Steps to A Successful Air Permit Application
If you are building a facility or adding new equipment to an existing facility. . .
Read MoreUsing CCDDs for Uncontaminated Soil Disposal
In Illinois, clean construction and demolition debris (CCDD) facilities allow. . .
Read MoreHappy Birthday Superfund - Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog, a summary of Superfund accomplishments since its. . .
Read MoreHappy Birthday Superfund - Part 1
When the Superfund program turns 40 next year, few are likely to celebrate with. . .
Read MoreHow New Jersey’s Recently Proposed PFAS Regulations Affect Sites Enrolled in the Site Remediation Program
On April 1, 2019, New Jersey became the first state in the US to propose. . .
Read MoreTPH Risk Evaluation at Petroleum-Contaminated Sites
Petroleum hydrocarbons are unique in environmental assessment and management. . .
Read MoreWhat is a State Historic Preservation Officer and What Do They Do?
More than a quarter century after enactment of the National Environmental. . .
Read MoreUtica Shale - The Marcellus and More
To a general audience, the Marcellus Shale is widely known as the sole. . .
Read MorePFAS the Forever Chemical
On April 9, 2019, BBJ Group hosted a webinar on Whose per- and polyfluoroalkyl. . .
Read MoreBuying a Business Can Have Environmental Risks Beyond Just Real Estate – Part 2
When buying an operating a business, it’s important to consider the current. . .
Read MoreBuying a Business Can Have Environmental Risks Beyond Just Real Estate – Part 1
You’ve identified the target you want to acquire. All of the numbers look great. . .
Read MoreCrying Over Spilled Milk: The Latest Victims of PFAS Contamination in New Mexico
From deer in Michigan to dairy cows in New Mexico, the wave of perfluoroalkyl. . .
Read MorePFAS: New Kids on the Block
In the early 1940s, the American Chemical Society (ACS) awarded the American. . .
Read MoreLegacy Sites and Hidden Liability
Environmental due diligence during the acquisition of a corporation, operation. . .
Read MoreLeachate and Industrial Wastewater Challenges
Landfill leachate is created by rainfall percolating through the waste mass,. . .
Read MoreEHS Decision-Making in Uncertain Times
The internet likes nothing better than a scary meme, and “regime change brings. . .
Read MoreCost-Conscious Environmental Compliance: Part Two
A powerful business case can always be made for a company providing substantial. . .
Read MoreCost-Conscious Environmental Compliance: Part One
On a daily basis, business executives experience the pressure of needing to. . .
Read MoreBiomass Conversion Technologies
There are many different types of biomass that include crop wastes, forestry. . .
Read MoreRevealed: OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has made approximately. . .
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting (…An EHS Regulatory Compliance Audit)
If you’ve ever been greeted at the door of your facility with the smiling face. . .
Read MoreAn Overview of the IDOT Phase I Training, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love NEPA
Written by Ravi Pathare, Staff Scientist, who works in BBJ Group's Real Estate. . .
Read MoreDon’t Eat the Deer—Elevated PFAS Levels Found in Oscoda County, Michigan Deer
It seems like something straight out of a horror movie, or Animal Planet’s. . .
Read MoreUST Regulation Changes on the Horizon in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Legislature Considers Changes to the Underground/Aboveground. . .
Read MoreSuperfund Site Closures Ramping Up
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that closures. . .
Read MoreBBJ Rocks 2018 Oklahoma Brownfields Conference
Yee haw, what a conference. I don’t think I’ve ever learned so much in such a. . .
Read MoreOrganizing Your Firm’s EHS Function for Risk Management and Value Creation
Traditionally, environmental, health and safety (EHS) functions have been. . .
Read MoreIs a RCRA Site Right for Your Next Project?
I want to talk to you about a common problem faced by developers today. It’s. . .
Read More3 Myths About Environmental Due Diligence
Environmental due diligence completed in conjunction with a real estate. . .
Read MoreEPA Issues New Post-Closure Long-Term Stewardship Policy for RCRA and CERCLA Sites: Part Two
As discussed here previously on August 13, 2018, EPA recently released a policy. . .
Read MoreEPA Issues New Post-Closure Long-Term Stewardship Policy for RCRA and CERCLA Sites: Part One
EPA’s Office of Site Remediation Enforcement recently published a policy memo. . .
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