04.13 -- New Jersey's Waiver Rule Upheld by Appellate Court
On March 21, 2013, an Appellate Division panel upheld the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's controversial new Waiver Rule. NJDEP's Waiver Rule tacitly acknowledges for the first time ever that, in rare circumstances, some environmental regulations may be overly burdensome. Specifically, NJDEP may waive strict compliance with an NJDEP rule when a basis for such a waiver exists.
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03.13 -- Funding for Environmental Projects in New Jersey: An Update
This e-newsletter addresses the current status of both the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF) and the UST Petroleum Closure, Upgrade & Site Remediation Fund (UST Fund). Note: These programs are in flux. As NJDEP or EDA information is updated, ESA will provide notices so you have the latest information on these essential programs.
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01.13 -- The Practical Aspects of Reporting an Environmental Spill
This article briefly addresses what the law requires and more important, from a consultant's point of view, the practical aspects of dealing with incidents. What should you do immediately upon discovering an incident? What should you do if after ignoring an incident you wish to the address it now? And what should a prospective purchaser of a property (commercial, industrial, or residential) do prior to closing on a deal?
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What is mold, how does it grow, and what should you do if you encounter mold? Without a doubt, some mold situations present genuine health issues. That being the case, how can the lay person make intelligent decisions about what to do?
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11.12 -- Drawing an Environmental Line in the Sand
An Environmental "Line in the Sand" is a metaphor for distinguishing between impacts created by a tenant and those that may be vestigial. When a tenant moves out, you do not want to engage in a contentious disagreement about potential impacts and who is responsible for addressing those impacts because such situations can become litigious. Thus, ESA offers the following pre-tenancy strategy designed to protect landlords.
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10.12 -- NJDEP's Amazing New Waiver Rule
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has instituted selective waivers to NJDEP regulations for the benefit of the regulated community. Although not a carte blanche waiver, the waiver rule is nonetheless a boon for those to whom it applies. This essay summarizes and describes the key points of the NJDEP waiver rule.
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The cost of environmental remediation services is a serious issue, especially in these harsh economic times. Regardless of how environmentally conscientious someone may be, our clients are always concerned about cost... and they want ESA to do a good job for the least cost possible. Knowing this, we do whatever we can to help each client obtain Other People's Money (OPM).
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08.12 -- Why is Site Remediation So Darn Expensive?
The full scope and cost of environmental remediation are sometimes difficult to predict and can be expensive. Depending upon site conditions, costs can accelerate over the course of a project. In fact, even when ESA implements a remedial project with exquisite precision and the utmost frugality, some clients are unhappy. Occasionally, I am asked, "Why is site remediation so darn expensive?" This month's e-newsletter addresses this sensitive and very important subject.
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06.12 -- Due Diligence: What it is and How to Deal with it
This essay defines the concept of Due Diligence in the context of environmental consulting, explains the disparity in price that is often encountered in these projects, and describes how to prepare when a property is about to undergo Due Diligence.
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05.12 -- The Art of Environmental Science
Technical Requirements for Site Rememdiation ("Tech Regs") define the "what, where, when, how, and how many" in almost any conceivable situation. But despite the Tech Regs specificity, there still remains ample latitude for consultants who advocate on behalf of their clients.
04.12 -- Prices for Environmental Services May Increase This Year: Some Things You Should Know
ESA Principal Stephen Fauer predicts industry-wide price increases in the wake of permanent Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) licensing.
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03.12 -- Expert Environmental Consulting Advice: When to Take It and When to Forsake it
Three rules to determine what constitutes good environmental consulting advice.
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02.12 -- New Jersey's LSRP Opt-In Deadline Looms: What You May Not Know
As the May 7, 2012 deadline nears, there may not be enough LSRPs to go around. Here's why...