Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) require certain industrial facilities and construction sites to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage for their storm water discharges. These facilities must develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to satisfy the… Read More...
Remedial Bidding Conditions
The following is a commentary on the recent changes to the FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program, which is becoming more price-driven. Best-value certainly includes a cost-component, but the key to subsurface remediation is diligence and data. ERMI supports the FDEP and believes the changes will ultimately lead to a more successful program. We applaud the emphasis… Read More...
July 2014 Marco Island Environmental Conference
Environmental Risk Management President, Steve Hilfiker, was named a featured speaker on a panel of the 28th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island, FL. Hosted by the Florida Environmental Network, Inc., this environmental conference provides learning opportunities and courses for those in the environmental industry in Florida. This opportunity was just one of the… Read More...
Environmental Risk Management | Soil & Ground Water Sampling
Site Characterization Florida’s geology is diverse and dynamic. Karst lithology with springs and sinkholes is flanked by panhandle clay and the Biscayne aquifer. Check out more information on Florida’s geology here. When contaminants are discharged to the environment, the potential impact must be assessed to determine the best remedial solution. A Site Assessment Report is… Read More...
Environmental Risk Management | Environmental Remediation
What is Environmental Remediation? Remediation is considered a course of action through which all risks start with a comprehensive and reliable assessment. ERMI has the expertise to develop an appropriate Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for contaminated sites. A Remedial Action Plan is beneficial to identify and evaluate areas of concern. ERMI will take into consideration… Read More...
Low Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) Benefits Property Owners – For You Today!
FDEP Low Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) LSSI grants up to $30,000 to cleanup program sites scored 5 to 29. Deductibles and copayments are waived for LSSI work. There is no cost to you. The purpose is to identify sites that qualify for No Further Action. Regulatory file closure is possible even if the site… Read More...