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West Virginia 2024 Environmental Compliance Calendar

terramedia — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:11:55 +0000

Reporting Requirements(1)

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Air	Greenhouse Gas Reporting (submit at cdx.epa.gov)	March 31
Air	Title V Air Permit Annual Emissions Inventories	March 31
Air	Title V Air Permit – Semi-Annual Monitoring Report	Jan. 31, Jul. 31
Air	Title V Air Permit Annual Certification of Compliance	April 30
Air	Certified Emissions Statement	July 31
EPCRA	EPCRA – Tier II Reports (submit on HazConnect)	March 1
EPCRA	EPCRA – TRI Form R/A (submit at cdx.epa.gov)²	July 1
RCRA	Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Reports (LQG) (even years)³	March 1

(1) Facility requirements should be verified to confirm due (2) EPA eliminated the de minimis exemption for Supplier Notification Requirements for chemicals of special concern (e.g., lead, mercury, dioxins, etc.) (3) VSQGs or SQGs that for any one calendar month generate 2,200 pounds or more of hazardous waste, must also submit a biennial report (unless proper notification of an episodic event had been submitted).

Additional Environmental Requirements

Stormwater: Complete annual comprehensive inspection and routine facility inspections as needed. Conduct benchmark monitoring and visual monitoring quarterly at each outfall. Conduct training at least annually. Those required to submit DMR forms must do so within 30 days of sampling. Hazardous Waste: VSQG/SQG limited to one planned episodic event and one unplanned event per year – no biennial report required if proper notification. SQG/LQG conduct weekly inspections. Verify hazardous waste generator status, review and update contingency plan annually. Universal Waste: Conduct training annually. Confirm that storage times do not exceed one year. Wastewater (NPDES/SDS): Discharge reports are required to be submitted at regular intervals, per permit requirements. SPCC Plan: SPCC Plans must be updated every five years or whenever there is a change in oil storage or spill potential. Conduct and document routine inspections and annual training. Air Permits/Emission Inventories: Submit all construction permit applications; Title V operating permit applications & modifications; notifications of start of construction and start of operation electronically on DEP’s Electronic Submission System (ESS). EPCRA TRI: Begin collecting data for RY2024 for reporting over 100 pounds of 189 specific PFAS chemicals (there is no de minimis exemption). See attached link for additional information: https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/basics-tri-reporting

Indiana

Michigan

Kentucky

Ohio

Contact Us

Scott Smith, P.E., CHMM

Senior Environmental Engineer (216) 539-4213 scott.smith@terracon.com

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Kentucky 2024 Environmental Compliance Calendar

terramedia — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:53:34 +0000

Reporting Requirements(1)

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Air	Title V Air Permit Annual Certification of Compliance	January 30
Air	Greenhouse Gas Reporting (submit at cdx.epa.gov)	March 31
Air	Title V Air Permit Annual Emission Inventory Report²	April 15
Air	Title V Air Permit – Semi-Annual Monitoring Report	Jan. 30, Jul. 30
EPCRA	EPCRA – Tier II Reports (submit on HazConnect)	March 1
EPCRA	EPCRA – TRI Form R/A (submit at cdx.epa.gov)³	July 1
RCRA	Annual RCRA Hazardous Waste Reports (LQG and SQG)⁴	January 1

(1) Facility requirements should be verified to confirm due dates. (2) Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permits (FEDOOPs) and Minor Sources are not required to submit Annual Emissions Inventory Reports. Reporting deadline for Title V permit holders may vary with permit conditions. (3) EPA eliminated the de minimis exemption for Supplier Notification Requirements for chemicals of special concern (e.g., lead, mercury, dioxins, etc.). (4) VSQGs that for any one calendar month generate more than 220 pounds or accumulate on-site at any time more than 2,200 pounds of hazardous waste, must also submit an annual report.

Additional Environmental Requirements

Stormwater: Complete annual comprehensive inspection and routine facility inspections as needed. Conduct benchmark monitoring and visual monitoring quarterly at each outfall. Conduct training at least annually. Those required to submit Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms must do so within 30 days of sampling. Hazardous Waste: Kentucky gives a grace period up to March 1^st before charging late fees. Verify hazardous waste generator status, review and update contingency plan annually. Universal Waste: Conduct training annually. Confirm that storage times do not exceed one year. Wastewater (NPDES/SDS): Discharge reports are required to be submitted at regular intervals, per permit requirements. SPCC Plan: SPCC Plans must be updated every five years or whenever there is a change in oil storage or spill potential. Conduct and document routine inspections and annual training. Air Permits/Emission Inventories: Permits issued by the Department of Air Quality (DAQ) often require annual or semi-annual reports. In addition to semi-annual reporting, the DAQ Web Survey (kind of like an emissions inventory but they only ask for production/fuel usages and do the calculations for you) is due in March, however, there is no set due date and it changes each year. The facility’s reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring requirements are explicitly stated in the issued permit. EPCRA TRI: Begin collecting data for RY2024 for reporting over 100 pounds of 189 specific PFAS chemicals (there is no de minimis exemption). See attached link for additional information: https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/basics-tri-reporting

Indiana

Ohio

Michigan

West Virginia

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Trish Novack

Senior Staff Scientist (502) 908-7165 trish.novack@terracon.com

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Indiana 2024 Environmental Compliance Calendar

terramedia — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:35:23 +0000

Reporting Requirements(1)

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Air	SSOA Annual Notification	January 30
Air	Air Quarterly Deviation and Compliance Monitoring Reports and Quarterly Air Permit Reports	Jan 30, Apr 30, Jul 30, Oct 30
Air	Registration and MSOP Annual Notifications	March 1
Air	Title V Air Permit Quarterly Monitoring Report	Jan. 30, Apr. 30, Jul. 30, Oct. 30
Air	Title V Air Permit – Semi-Annual Monitoring Report	Jan. 30, Jul. 30
Air	Title V Air Permit Annual Notification/Certification of Compliance²	Apr. 15 or Jul. 1
Air	Title V Air Permit Annual Emissions Inventories	July 1
Air	Annual Emission Statement	July 1 or every 3 years
EPCRA	Tier II Reports (submit on Tier II Manager)	March 1
EPCRA	TRI Form R/A (submit at cdx.epa.gov)³	July 1
Greenhouse Gas	Greenhouse Gas Reporting (submit at cdx.epa.gov)	March 31
RCRA	Annual Report (LQG and SQG) (report even numbered calendar activity on odd years)⁴	March 1
RCRA	Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Reports (SQG and LQG) (report odd numbered calendar activity on even years)⁴	March 1
RCRA	Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste or Annual Manifest Reports	March 1
Solid Waste	Solid Waste Quarterly Report	Jan. 15, Apr 1, Jul 15, Oct 15

(1) Facility requirements should be verified to confirm due (2) Varies by county. (3) EPA eliminated the de minimis exemption for Supplier Notification Requirements for chemicals of special concern (e.g., lead, mercury, dioxins, etc.) (4) VSQGs that for any one calendar month generate more than 220 pounds or accumulate on-site at any time more than 2,200 pounds of hazardous waste, must also submit an annual report.

Additional Environmental Requirements

Stormwater: Complete annual comprehensive inspection and routine facility inspections as needed. Conduct benchmark monitoring and visual monitoring quarterly at each outfall. Conduct training at least annually. Those required to submit Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms must do so within 30 days of sampling. Hazardous Waste: On even numbered years, SQG/LQG must submit an Annual Report using the Annual Report module in RCRAinfo. Activity in odd numbered years is reported using the Biennial Report module in RCRAinfo. SQG/LQG conduct weekly inspections. Verify hazardous waste generator status, review and update contingency plan annually. Universal Waste: Conduct training annually. Confirm that storage times do not exceed one year. Wastewater (NPDES/SDS): Discharge reports are required to be submitted at regular intervals, per permit requirements. SPCC Plan: SPCC Plans must be updated every five years or whenever there is a change in oil storage or spill potential. Conduct and document routine inspections and annual training. Air Permits/Emission Inventories: Emissions inventory are done for all Title V permits and then on occasion another permit level will require emission inventory reporting. EPCRA TRI: Begin collecting data for RY2024 for reporting over 100 pounds of 189 specific PFAS chemicals (there is no de minimis exemption). See attached link for additional information: https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/basics-tri-reporting

Kentucky

Ohio

Michigan

West Virginia

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Kendra Gutowski

Project Environmental Engineer (317) 746-7896 kendra.gutowski@terracon.com

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Terracon Names Christopher McIntyre Senior Vice President and Florida Division Manager

terramedia — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:27:53 +0000

Jacksonville, Fla. – Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces Christopher L. McIntyre, P.E., has been named senior vice president and Florida Division manager. The strategic change is designed to support client service, innovation, and project delivery as the company continues to grow its presence in Florida and the southeastern U.S. Drawing on nearly 16 years of experience, McIntyre will assume responsibility for overseeing the safety, leadership, growth, and strategic direction of Terracon’s Florida Division. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in civil engineering, McIntyre relocated to northern Virginia, where he spent the first eight years of his career. During this time, he earned a Master of Engineering degree from George Mason University and obtained his professional engineering license. In 2013, McIntyre decided to return to his Florida roots and relocated to Jacksonville, where he launched his career with Terracon. McIntyre is actively involved in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Florida Engineering Society (FES), American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE). Additionally, he has successfully completed the FES Florida Engineering Leadership Institute and the ACEC Pathways to Executive Leadership program. Terracon is an employee-owned, multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

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Mike Hagemeister promoted to environmental service line director

terramedia — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:33:30 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. – Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces a strategic organizational change to support client service, innovation, and project delivery as the company continues to grow. Mike Hagemeister, P.E., has been promoted to environmental service line director, charged with leading this growing service line. With a balanced passion for the environment and people, Hagemeister is leading a diverse team of over 1,200 environmental professionals with the focus of partnering with clients to deliver innovative environmental solutions for a safe, sustainable, and prosperous future. In nearly 30 years with Terracon, he has held several roles, including field engineer, environmental engineer, and environmental department manager in the company’s Omaha office. Prior to his current position, Hagemeister was responsible for leading and supporting environmental consulting across the central United States. Terracon is an employee-owned, multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

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Mike Covert promoted to executive vice president for services and quality

terramedia — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:56:59 +0000

Fort Worth, Texas – Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces a strategic organizational change to support client service, innovation, and project delivery as the company continues to grow. Mike Covert, P.G., has been promoted to executive vice president for services and quality. In this role, he is responsible for the continued growth and evolution of Terracon’s service lines, quality and project delivery, and sustainability. He previously served as senior vice president and national environmental service line director. Covert also served in other leadership roles since joining Terracon in 1998 as part of the acquisition of HBC Engineering. With more than 35 years of experience, Covert holds a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor’s degree in geology from Southern Methodist University. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from Baker University. Covert has been a contributor to the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) E50 Committee and served as the chair of the Environmental Business Council for the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA). He is based in Terracon’s Forth Worth office. Terracon is an employee-owned, multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

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Terracon Receives 2023 Phoenix Award for Brownfields Excellence

terramedia — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:31:06 +0000

Savannah, Georgia Industrial Complex Recognized for Brownfields Redevelopment

OLATHE, Kan. – Terracon, an employee-owned firm with a long history of providing excellence in engineering consulting services, announces it has been recognized with a 2023 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phoenix Award for the SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex project in Savannah, Georgia. The awards were presented to practitioners for projects that reflect the progression of brownfield redevelopment at the recent National Brownfields Training Conference (Brownfields 2023) in Detroit. The National Brownfields Training Conference brings together stakeholders from government, industry, and the community to share knowledge and best practices on the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties, known as brownfields. The conference’s goal was to promote the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated sites across the United States. “Terracon is pleased to be recognized for the outstanding work we’re contributing to sustainable development,” said Belinda Richard, Senior Principal and National Manager of Terracon’s Brownfields Program. “The SeaPoint project, a manufacturing and logistics hub with deep-water river access, Class I rail, and highway connections, was completed two years ahead of schedule and a few million under budget so we’re honored to have our rigorous effort recognized.” Innovators in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields program since 1995, Terracon has been a part of more Phoenix Award-winning teams than any other consultant in the United States. Terracon’s knowledgeable team combines reconstruction with environmental remedy and has now received 17 Phoenix Awards.

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Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

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Keeping You Abreast of the Latest Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Ruling

terramedia — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:16:51 +0000

What the August 2023 Rule Amendment Means for Future Solar Projects

Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS), including wetlands, are significant environmental considerations for new solar projects. The discussion on the final interpretation of the WOTUS rule continues, even after the U.S. Supreme Court’s May decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Terracon’s WOTUS subcommittee, a team of environmental professionals from across the country, has continuously monitored the status of WOTUS rulings for nearly three years. Here’s a breakdown of the latest updates, and what they mean for renewable energy companies, utilities, and solar project developers/owners.

Latest WOTUS Rule Amendment Loosens Federal Wetland Regulations

Amendments to the WOTUS rule were announced on August 29, to be consistent with the Supreme Court’s May Sackett v. EPA decision. (more on that decision below). The most notable amendment states that adjacent waters must have a “continuous surface connection” to be considered federally jurisdictional. The amendment may result in more developable land without the need for federal permitting in situations where a continuous surface connection between resources is not present. Information around the most recent amendment continues to trickle out, and it’s important to note that nothing is finalized yet. “Presently, approved jurisdictional waters are not being issued. They won’t start being issued again until the amendment is published in the federal register, which could happen in a matter of weeks,” said Andy Ruocco, principal and environmental department manager in Charleston, South Carolina, and WOTUS subcommittee lead. He also noted that the timeline is a best-case scenario. Potential court challenges in the coming weeks could delay the publication process.

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Supreme Court Decision Sets Stage for WOTUS Future

The Sackett v. EPA decision, issued in May 2023, was a significant departure from the previous WOTUS definition that went into effect in March of 2023. The Supreme Court ruled that waters regulated by the Clean Water Act must have a “continuous surface connection” to lakes and rivers that affect interstate commerce. Furthermore, the significant nexus test and its associated requirements/parameters have been removed from the new Amendments to the “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States” (Sackett decision).

Keeping You Informed of Federal and State Wetlands Regulations

Projects involving wetlands must almost always comply with federal and state requirements. In addition to the WOTUS subcommittee, Terracon has a network of environmental professionals in offices across the country who are familiar with local and state regulations and can be a trusted partner on the road to compliance. “Our experts can provide regional perspective on how this rule change will impact clients in consideration of other related state and local rules and regulations pertaining to aquatic resources,” said Ruocco. Sustainability and renewable energy are an important combination as we look to the future of power generation. Your local Terracon team can help keep your solar project compliant through ongoing regulation updates. Let’s take the next step together: contact Jeremy Hanzlik, P.E., national manager, environmental planning, at jeremy.hanzlik@terracon.com or (210) 714-2146 to learn more about how we can help.

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Teaming Up to Deliver Winning Projects

terramedia — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:55:18 +0000

Terracon Works Alongside A/E/C Clients to Achieve a Common Goal

The traits of the best partners go far beyond talent. Integrity, trust, the ability to work toward a common goal, and having difficult conversations when necessary are the foundation of successful partnerships. When Terracon partners with our Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) clients, our job is often to provide the accurate, timely data our partners need to stay on schedule. Challenges can and do arise – the world is an imperfect place. We understand issues within the industry because it’s our industry, too. In fact, our A/E/C clients accounted for nearly a third of our projects and revenue in 2022. Collaborating with our partners means bringing solutions to your projects to solve problems or avoid challenges altogether.

Resources at the Ready

Our strength lies in our numbers and the expertise and commitment of our employee-owners. With more than 6,000 scientists, engineers, and other professionals, we offer nationwide networks of expertise in several key areas, including environmental services, materials testing and laboratories, geotechnical services, industrial hygiene, facilities services, and more. The diversity of services means we can help your A/E/C project both now and in the future. Local expertise gives our clients knowledgeable partners who can help anticipate and possibly avoid challenges unique to a particular state or region. And our fleet of drill rigs, laboratories, and other resources helps cut the time needed to gather and analyze necessary data.

Making More Informed Decisions Through Technology

Technology is transforming the A/E/C industry. At Terracon, we use several technological innovations to maximize the value of the data our clients entrust us to gather. We enhance our consulting services through data-driven decision-making and provide software-as-a-service solutions to put the power of technology into our clients’ hands. We offer two technology solutions that help streamline the site selection process for our A/E/C clients on a wide variety of projects. We can work with clients remotely and our innovative platform unlocks powerful, site-specific data and anticipated subsurface conditions allowing for a quick advance into planning and preliminary designs and budgets without setting foot on the proposed project site. We have a software-as-a-service offering delivering location-based intelligence to clients performing preliminary siting and routing solutions for renewable energy and other large linear projects. We’ve also developed technology tools to simplify searching for specific testing results on large projects. Our GIS-based platform puts testing results right on the project site map. Finding a particular test result is as easy as clicking on the area where the test was taken, providing a better understanding of the critical nature of any specific test on the overall project. In many ways, data is our business. We’re committed to continually innovating to help our clients find new ways to maximize the data we gather.

Resiliency Services that Benefit Companies as well as the Environment

Sustainability is as important to us as it is to our A/E/C clients. Our cultural and natural resource professionals, NEPA planners, scientists, and landscape architects excel at providing the services needed to navigate the complexity of environmental regulations. We can help identify and clearly walk you through each step of the permitting requirements specific to your project needs, allowing you to prioritize and stay ahead of potential hurdles. Whether we’re helping to protect people and natural resources, enhance ecosystem services, or extend the life of facilities, we bring a sustainability and resiliency mindset to our projects that go beyond the obvious needs to find opportunities that champion the stewardship legacy of our projects. We’re also intently focused on sustainability in our own business practices. We understand the challenges involved because we leverage the same services ourselves that we provide to our clients to continually improve and make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

Welcoming the Opportunity to Overcome Challenges

Good planning is important. So is adaptability when plans change. We are in the business of not only providing data and answers that are good news, but also on occasion when it is not. “We’re going to be there to tell you when things aren’t what you want to hear,” Laura Campa, P.E., materials assistant service line director said. “But we’re also going to partner with you to come to a solution and figure out how to get those items corrected.” Good news or bad, we have the solutions to help at every step of the project journey.

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Terracon Acquires PMI of Arkansas

terramedia — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:14:17 +0000

Clients in the South and Southeastern U.S. to benefit from expanded services and resources

OLATHE, Kan. – Terracon, an employee-owned firm with a long history of providing excellence in engineering consulting services, is pleased to announce it has acquired Pollution Management Inc. (PMI), an engineering and environmental services firm with locations in Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Since its founding in 1988, PMI has provided a range of engineering, environmental and field services to clients. The firm’s team is comprised of professional engineers and geologists, environmental scientists, and construction/remediation specialists who work together to provide turnkey projects throughout Arkansas and the surrounding states. “PMI enhances and strengthens our engineering and consulting practice in Arkansas and brings in- house construction capabilities that support our design services,” said Gayle Packer, Terracon chair, president, and CEO. “We are pleased to welcome them to Terracon as we grow and continually evolve how we help solve our clients’ challenges.” PMI’s 37 employees will immediately become part of Terracon. The firm will continue to operate locally as Pollution Management Inc., A Terracon Company, and the transition will be seamless for clients. The new acquisition is supported by Terracon’s existing operations in Little Rock and Rogers, Arkansas; Springfield and Joplin, Missouri; and Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. “By joining Terracon, our clients will continue to benefit from the expertise and creative solutions we have provided for over 34 years, while also enjoying expanded access to Terracon’s national resources and multidiscipline services,” said Richard Davis, president, PMI. “PMI’s team members will be a great fit in Terracon’s team, and will continue to grow their careers, and enhance client relationships, and add services for our clients,” said Doug Ford, vice president, PMI. PMI is Terracon’s second acquisition in 2023, and its 19^th acquisition since the beginning of 2017. The transaction was brokered by Generational Equity of Dallas, Texas. “This strategic union combines the expertise and resources of two great companies,” said Julio Dominguez, managing director, M&A, Generational Equity. “Terracon and PMI are poised to redefine possibilities and deliver unparalleled value to their clients. Generational Equity is proud to have helped PMI find a home and partnership with Terracon.”

About Terracon

Terracon is an employee-owned consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. We provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights, provided by our talented employee-owners, to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

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