Technical Articles

Act 2 Updates: Does Your Act 2 Site Still Require Post-Remedial Activity and Use Limitations?

May 19, 2022

The November 20, 2021 changes to Act 2 Statewide Health Standards (SHS) have created some beneficial opportunities for some previously remediated properties that still have post-remedial inspections, reporting, and Activity and Use Limitations (AULs). ...

PADEP Announces Public Comment Period on New PFAS Drinking Water Standards

March 31, 2022

public comment period on a new proposed rule to set maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water. ...

Finally, Relief from Overly Restrictive Vanadium Standards in Soil

March 31, 2022

Due to the massive number of site remediation and development projects that were stalled as a result of overly restrictive vanadium standards, PADEP has published new guidelines addressing Vanadium concentrations in soil. ...

3 Easy Steps to Avoid Heating Oil Headaches

March 31, 2022

Many of us rely on heating oil as the fuel source to heat our homes. The heating oil is stored in either an above ground (in the home or outside) or underground (buried) storage tank that is connected to the boiler. Properly maintaining these systems can help avoid releases of heating oil, which can result in major headaches and unexpected expenses, especially with many new homeowner’s insurance policies excluding coverage for cleanup. ...

Under the Slab: Vapor Mitigation Strategies for Brownfield Development

February 22, 2022

Ownership and redevelopment of brownfield properties can provide a business opportunity and greatly benefit a community. While there is significant ...

New Phase I ESA Standard Redefines “Recognized Environmental Condition”

January 26, 2022

Through November of 2021, over 300,000 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Reports have been prepared in the United States in connection with the sale, purchase, financing, and development of commercial real estate. The primary purpose of conducting a Phase I ESA is to identify whether there are Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) in connection with a property being investigated. ...

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