ERMI named as an FDEP Agency Term Contractor
On January 15th, 2014, ERMI was selected as an FDEP Agency Term Contractor (ATC) pursuant to its Solicitation No. 2014004C, entitled “Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the Petroleum Contamination Site Response Action Services.” ERMI is honored to have been selected as an ATC, and looks forward to helping property owners achieve regulatory file closure for… 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...
Assessment Funding available through LSSI
The Low-Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) provides up to $30,000 of assessment funding to assess low scored sites that are eligible for the petroleum cleanup program. The purpose is to sample sites that have not had State-funded work in many years to determine if the contamination file can be closed. Most low scored sites have not… Read More...
Kevin Yue Joins ERMI as Professional Engineer/Sr. Project Manager
ERMI has strengthened its range of expertise with the addition of Kevin Yue, PE, CEP to our team. Kevin brings an extraordinarily broad set of experiences, earned through nearly two decades of environmental roles in both public and private settings. Most recently, he served as Lead Engineer for the South Florida Water Management District. Previous… Read More...
2021 Hurricane Season: Are You Truly Prepared?
Having the necessary containment and protocols in place can prevent releases. Read More...
ERMI President Steve Hilfiker Earns Industry Award
ERMI President Steve Hilfiker has been personally involved in groundwater issues for many years. Recently, the Florida Ground Water Association (FGWA) recognized those efforts with the presentation to Steve of the ‘2021 Dottie Mixon Member of the Year’ Award. The award goes annually to an FGWA member who has demonstrated exceptional support for the association… Read More...
Environmental Forensics: Pinpointing the Source of PFAS Pollution
As with all our investigations, ERMI uses its vast professional experience and education in our environmental forensic assessments. Engage our experts and let ERMI assist you with all your PFAS sampling and investigation needs. Read More...
Wading into Wetlands
Wetlands are a vital resource for Florida. If you’re considering a project near potential wetlands, let ERMI help you avoid any environmental or regulatory missteps. Read More...
The Clean Waterways Act: What does it mean for Stormwater Regulations in Florida?
The Clean Waterways Act is another step in the fight to ensure the protection and improvement of Florida’s water quality. Based on the changes to stormwater regulations (and an increased emphasis on clean waterways), closer enforcement is expected. Read More...
EPA Publishes New PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidelines to Fight “Forever Chemicals”
Since the 1940s, PFAS chemicals (Per- and PolyFluoroAlkyl Substances) have been used in dozens of industrial and commercial applications, ranging from fire-fighting foams to non-stick and waterproof coatings. However, in recent years, the public health risks of PFAS have become more widely known—and for good reason. PFAS chemicals are highly mobile, can accumulate in our… Read More...
Do you have a Storage Tank capacity of 1,320 U.S. gallons or greater? If so, you need a plan.
A SPCC plan is a valuable precaution that can protect you from regulatory violations and prepare the facility should a spill occur. Read More...
The Dangers of What You Don’t See: Phase I “Non-Scope” Considerations and Environmental Due Diligence
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are considered the gold standard for environmental due diligence by lenders, investors, real estate brokers, and prospective purchases during commercial real estate transactions. But the purpose of a Phase I ESA is defined as “good commercial and customary practice in the USA for conducting an environmental site assessment of… Read More...
What’s Ahead for This Legislative Session? Water.
Florida’s Legislative session will reconvene on March 2 through April 30, 2021. This year’s focus for environmental topics include clean energy, land conservation, population growth, water quality and quantity, plus budget issues, to name just a few. Based on several reports, approximately 900 people are moving to Florida every day. This volume of population growth… Read More...