Client/Site: EnPro/Central Moloney Inc. Site, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Project Description: EnSafe was tasked in 2019 with assessing and improving a groundwater pump and treat system, initially installed in 2013 following a Remedial Action Decision Document (RADD) from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in 2007. Since 2020, EnSafe has completed several upgrades and optimizations, […]
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EPA Issues Notice for Mandatory PFAS-Related Chromium Questionnaire
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating a potential correlation between chromium and PFAS contamination. Notices have been issued to wastewater facilities engaged in specific chromium-related metal finishing and electroplating activities, mandating their participation in a Chromium Finishing Questionnaire. The completion deadline for this questionnaire is set for March 1. USEPA Chromium Questionnaire Information According […]
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Escalating Demands for Sustainability Standards in Engineering and Environmental Practices
The expectation for engineering and environmental firms to include sustainability components in their projects is increasingly standard practice. More Requests for Proposals (RFPs) include requirements including green building certifications, energy efficiency targets, renewable energy integration, and others as public and private organizations alike prioritize environmentally responsible practices. Several factors contribute to this trend: Global Emphasis […]
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TSCA Update – EPA Finalizes PFAS Reporting Rule – October 2023
On October 11, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule requiring that manufacturers (including importers) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report information related to chemical identity, use and volume since 2011. The initial reporting period begins in November 2024. This broad-reaching reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), will impact […]
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ASHRAE Approves Groundbreaking New Standard
During the pandemic, many employers were faced with the daunting task of preparing their facilities for employees returning to the workplace. As we all navigated the ‘new normal’ of living and working in the COVID-19 era, controls such as social distancing, face coverings, reduced occupancy, and more frequent and robust cleaning regiments were implemented to […]
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