SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE
REI helps maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
Environmental compliance is a top priority for many businesses. Regulations and customer requirements are continually changing and expanding which requires companies to routinely review existing environmental policies, procedures, and business practices just to maintain compliance.
REI assists our clients to identify their potential environmental risks and regulatory constraints. With a dedicated and experienced team of professionals, we apply creative and critical thinking to deliver cost effective solutions.
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TESTIMONIALS
“REI has conducted/completed a wide variety of Environmental work for me at multiple, facility locations in Wisconsin. I can always count on REI to complete the work with little or no supervision. It is always a pleasure to work with and learn from the talented team of professionals at REI.”
“We have worked with REI for 30 years. They have always maintained the highest level of professionalism and integrity when it comes to customer service, knowledge and finding solutions in this ever-changing industry.”
“REI has been a great partner in helping us move forward on numerous projects. We know we are covered from an environmental standpoint from the information and support we receive.”
Asbestos Inspection & Sampling
Prior to beginning a renovation or demolition of a building, it is important to know about harmful materials that may be present on your project. REI’s qualified professionals will assess your project and advise you on the best course of action. According to State and Federal code, any institutional, commercial, public, industrial, or residential structure (excluding four or fewer dwelling units) requires inspection prior to demolition or renovation. Our experience is appreciated when our customers are faced with a multitude of potentially serious situations concerning Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM). REI’s inspectors are certified by the State of Wisconsin & Michigan to perform residential and commercial inspections.
Redevelopment
The redevelopment of contaminated sites is an increasing priority of many communities and private developers. Having a knowledgeable environmental consultant as a partner to assist and provide guidance through regulations and potential funding opportunities is crucial. REI is skilled at assisting municipalities, businesses, and individuals with acquiring potential environmental liability exemptions, assessing newly discovered contamination, managing the redevelopment on a previously investigated site, and navigating continuing obligations on contaminated properties. REI is also experienced with preparing necessary documentation for grant applications to obtain funding to manage contaminated sites for redevelopment.
Contamination Investigation & Remediation
If contamination is suspected, don’t hesitate to act!
When contamination is encountered or identified, the first steps are to retain the services of a professional environmental consultant and report the contamination to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).
REI’s team of professionals knows the regulations, investigation requirements, and reporting requirements of the WDNR. We’re a trusted partner and work closely with our clients to determine the extent of the problem and evaluate the best course of action. We will work with reimbursement programs that are available for corrective action investigation and cleanup work.
State & Federal Surveys
Experience and knowledge make REI the preferred choice in providing surveying services. Our clients rely on our competence in handling regulatory projects with accuracy and efficiency.
Services include:
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Height and Location 2C Certification Surveys
- Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA):
- Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA)
- Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)
- Conditional Letter of Map Amendment (CLOMA)
- Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR)
- Elevation Certificate Surveys
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Licensing Surveys
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) land survey support
Environmental Compliance
Many businesses are unaware of the numerous environmental compliance requirements they may be required to meet. REI’s team of experienced professionals are knowledgeable of ever-changing state and federal regulations and excel at guiding our customers through the complicated maze of compliance. We provide guidance to help avoid the damage of penalties, fines, bad publicity, or mandated shutdowns.
REI helps achieve compliance and reduce environmental liability for a multitude of regulations including:
- Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA, SARA Title III)
- Emergency planning
- Hazardous chemical storage reporting requirements (Tier II)
- Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Form A/R)
- Air permitting
- Air permit applications
- Air emissions and emissions calculations
- NR 438 Emissions Inventory Reporting
- Air permit compliance and certifications
- Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans and Training
- Industrial storm water permitting
- Storm water permit and No-Exposure applications (Tier I, Tier II, Nonmetallic Mining Sites)
- Design and institute Best Management Practices
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and training
- Storm water runoff inspections and sampling
- Solid and hazardous waste management
- Annual hazardous waste reporting and training
- Universal waste, used oil, and recycling
- DOT Hazmat Training and compliance
- Wastewater compliance, sampling, and reporting
- Environmental compliance audits
Environmental Due Diligence
Protecting you from environmental liability.
If you’re planning to purchase or lease property, take the extra step to protect yourself before you own it. Conducting the appropriate environmental due diligence of a property can save you from making a costly mistake. Perhaps you are certain the property you’re interested in has no environmental issues. However, have you also considered adjacent or nearby properties impacting your site? State and Federal environmental liability protections are available for local governmental units, lenders, and impacted neighboring properties. Liability protections are also available if you conduct the proper due diligence prior to purchase.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
The purpose of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is to determine if Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions, or Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions exist on the property.
RECs are defined as:
- The presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at the subject property due to a release to the environment.
- The likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at the subject property due to a release or likely release to the environment.
- The presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at the subject property under conditions that pose a material threat of a future release to the environment.
REI’s experienced professionals will evaluate and customize the appropriate level of environmental due diligence to a transaction by conducting the following:
- Records Search with Risk Assessment
- Environmental Transaction Screen
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Audit
In addition to these service offerings, REI provides due diligence services to our Michigan based clients for liability protection from existing contamination on a property with the preparation and submittal of a Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA).
Environmental Sampling
Major decisions are driven by real data.
REI collects a variety of sample media and materials for analysis of air, water (including PFAS), soil, and vapor to uncover important information to be used in developing a course of action. We utilize the latest sampling techniques and certified laboratory business partners to obtain timely and accurate results for our customers.
Underground Storage Tanks
Managing the risks of underground storage tank systems
REI understands that Underground Storage Tank (UST) systems may pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Our team is highly experienced in performing site assessments and providing guidance in clean up, funding, and prevention.
Soil & Groundwater Remediation
Your best source for soil and water remediation.
REI’s team of professionals provides expert and cost-effective site remediation to meet cleanup goals. We remediate a site through portable engineered systems and the technical expertise to design, install, maintain, and conduct required sampling until a site is ready for case closure. We use a variety of systems and equipment to effectively recover and/or filter contaminants including soil vapor extraction, air sparge, groundwater pump, and treat through oil/water separators, air stripper, and carbon vessel filtration equipment. We provide expert and cost-effective soil remediation through investigation and offer remedial action options to meet regulatory requirements for site cleanup.
Site Characterization
REI specializes in site characterization with respect to a wide variety of contaminants of concern. We utilize various investigative techniques to collect site specific data and determine underlying hydrogeologic conditions in relation to the degree and extent of contamination at a site. Not only is this necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements for site investigation purposes, but this data is important in selecting the most cost-effective pathway for site remediation.
