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Eric Tidquist, PE, Environmental Engineer, is serving as the new Chairman of the Memphis and Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board. The Air Board works with the Shelby County Health Department to set fees, hear appeals related to enforcement action (e.g. fines for violations), and rule on requested variances from the air pollution control code. As chairman, Eric facilitates the meetings, helping the group arrive at decisions on matters brought before the Board.
Eric Tidquist, onsite for a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan update, with goats who keep a retention pond accessible for inspections and maintenance
He's in good company, and follows a line of great Air Board leaders, namely EnSafe’s co-founder, Phil Coop, who actually served on Air Board years ago.
Want a window into the world of one of our environmental engineers? Eric answered some of our questions in a “virtual” interview recently.
EnSafe: What drew you to environmental engineering?
Eric: I’ve always been interested in math and science, and I love the outdoors. With environmental engineering, I get to use my technical skills to help the environment and get outside once in a while.
Announcing our 2021 Client Education Series
Spring is just around the corner. And so is our 2021 Client Education Series. Once again, we’re holding our complimentary workshops virtually so that anyone anywhere can benefit from guidance on a wide range of important topics – from hazmat training to measuring your business’ carbon footprint. Interested in registering for one of our complimentary […]
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What is vapor intrusion, and should my property be assessed for it?
(Part 1 of a 3-Part Series) What is vapor intrusion? Vapor intrusion (VI) is the migration of vapor-forming chemicals from any subsurface contamination into an overlying enclosed space that can pose a threat to indoor air quality. Vapor-forming chemicals may originate from contaminated soil, groundwater, sewer, or other sources. These sources of contamination may be […]
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Upcoming Workshops on Risk Management and PFAS Sampling Design
Ric Federico, PG, Associate Principal EnSafe’s Associate Principal Ric Federico, PG, will be at the 19th Annual Kentucky Environmental Conference March 25-26 to deliver insights on both an approach to comprehensive risk management as well as a practicioner’s guide to PFAS sampling design. From Commodity Product to Proactive Risk Management: Exploring the Continuum of Environmental […]
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EHS Auditing: How self-auditing improves performance and reduces punishment
How well is your company complying with federal, state and local environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory requirements? How well is it complying with its own internal EHS standards and documented procedures? These are questions EHS auditors assess when conducting an EHS audit, which most companies, regardless of size, have as an important, ingrained business […]
