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). ...
Technical Articles
PADEP Announces Public Comment Period on New PFAS Drinking Water Standards
Finally, Relief from Overly Restrictive Vanadium Standards in Soil
3 Easy Steps to Avoid Heating Oil Headaches
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
New Phase I ESA Standard Redefines “Recognized Environmental Condition”
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. ...