environmental engineering

November 18, 2015

SCS Engineers – highly ranked for environmental consulting – San Diego Business Journal

Thank you to our clients and to our environmental professionals who put SCS sustainable environmental solutions to work.
SCS Engineers is also highly ranked nationally in the annual Engineering News Report – ENR “Top” listings.

The San Diego Business Journal listed SCS Engineers as one of the top Environmental Consultants in the region. The listing was researched and compiled by Courtney Shamrell of SDBJ. Environmental services covered by the list include; site assessments, environmental sciences, NEPA/CEQA activities, environmental remediation, work for federal and local governments, work for commercial enterprises, and other environmental engineering projects.

Thank you to our clients and to our environmental professionals who put SCS sustainable environmental solutions to work.

 

Posted by Diane Samuels at 6:00 am

November 10, 2015

Technical bulletins provide salient information in a condensed format. These summaries are useful to understand and start to plan for potential impacts to your business. Both bulletins posted today include deadlines and additional resources with contact information to help answer your questions. The two bulletins posted today are as follows:

  • Summary of the Clean Power Plan includes the final standards for new and existing Electric Utility Generating Units (EGUs). The Technical Bulletin reviews the U.S. EPA determination that  the best system of emission reduction (BSER) consists of three building blocks; how the EPA determines the degree of emission limitation achievable through the application of the BSER for each type of unit; and how quickly and to what extent the measures encompassed by the building blocks could be used to reduce emissions. States will be required to submit a final plan, or an initial submittal with an extension request, by September 6, 2016. The types of plans and cost-effective strategies suggested for states to tailor their plans to meet their respective energy, environmental, and economic needs and goals, and those of their local communities is in the final sections.
  • Summary of Proposed Oil and Gas NSPS U.S. EPA promulgated an amended Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production, Transmission and Distribution (NSPS). Specifically, EPA proposed amendments to 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, Subpart OOOO and proposed an entirely new Subpart OOOOa. EPA also promulgated a draft control technique guidelines (CTGs) document for the oil and natural gas industry. The CTG is intended to provide state, local and tribal air agencies with information to assist them in determining reasonably available control technology (RACT) for reducing volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from select oil and natural gas industry emission sources in ozone nonattainment areas. Comments on the proposal are due November 17, 2015, and the final rules are slated to be promulgated in June 2016. Rule details are provided in the Technical Bulletin and table within the Technical Bulletin.

Clicking the title of each Technical Bulletin will take you to the full text. Each Bulletin may be shared, emailed, or printed.

 

About Pat Sullivan:

Pat Sullivan, Sr. VP, SCS Engineers
Pat Sullivan, Sr. VP, SCS Engineers

Pat Sullivan, BCES, CPP, REPA, is a Senior Vice President of SCS Engineers and our National Expert on the Landfill Clean Air Act and the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS). Mr. Sullivan has over 25 years of environmental engineering experience, specializing in solid and hazardous waste-related issues.

Click on Pat’s name to see his full qualifications and experience.

 

Posted by Diane Samuels at 6:31 pm

November 9, 2015

DDC Journal recently published an interesting article by Pat Sullivan, “Developing power plants that reduce environmental impacts.” http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/097d62a6#/097d62a6/24

 

Pat Sullivan, BCES, CPP, REPA, is a Senior Vice President of SCS Engineers and our National Expert on the Landfill Clean Air Act and the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS). Mr. Sullivan has over 25 years of environmental engineering experience, specializing in solid and hazardous waste-related issues.

Posted by Diane Samuels at 7:22 pm

October 26, 2015

Denver, PA. – SCS Engineers is opening a new office in Denver, Pennsylvania. The professional engineering staff currently serving clients in Reading will be joined by additional environmental consulting staff moving to the larger office space on November 1, 2015. The new office is located at:

The SCS office in Pennsylvania is larger and more conveniently located to serve clients in Lebanon, Lancaster, and Reading.
The SCS office in Pennsylvania is larger and more conveniently located to serve clients in Lebanon, Lancaster, and Reading.

SCS Engineers
22 Denver Road, Suite E
Denver, PA 17517
Tel: +1-610-382-3050

Denise Wessels, P.E., and SCS Project Manager stated, “We are strengthening our commitment to the Commonwealth, and the new location enables us to broaden our environmental services in the region, including SCSeTools®.”

SCS provides quality environmental consulting and construction services to municipal and private sector clients, and has recently expanded SCSeTools®, a platform for organizing big data collected at landfills. The tools collect data, and then organize the data into analyses, graphs, and maps that allow landfill owners and operators to predict, assess, and plan the operation and maintenance of their facilities. This insight helps with decision-making for operational excellence and helps to improve the bottom line.

Posted by Diane Samuels at 9:55 am

October 6, 2015

Dale J. Haase, P.E. at SCS Engineers. Prior to working at SCS, Dale developed the first permit engineer training manual for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Air Quality.
Dale J. Haase, P.E. at SCS Engineers. Prior to working at SCS, Dale developed the first permit engineer training manual for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Air Quality.

CHARLESTON, SC –SCS Engineers has hired Dale Haase to provide full Environmental Health and Safety solutions to SCS’s growing industrial client base. He is located in SCS’s Charleston, S.C., office.

As an SCS Project Manager, Mr. Haase will prepare and submit air permit applications; waste water applications: NPDES, stormwater and SPCC plans; hazardous waste generator compliance plans; and all types of environmental compliance reporting for clients. He is particularly experienced at helping clients build sustainable health and safety cultures using training and positive behavior reinforcement with an emphasis on compliance and case management.

“Dale has prepared and managed environmental permitting and compliance documentation for industrial and manufacturing clients, while at the same time helping them navigate and realign their safety culture for outstanding outcomes,” stated Nina Marshtein, Environmental Services Practice Leader and manager of the SCS Charleston office. “Dale has a results-oriented track record that SCS and our clients’ value. “

Mr. Haase is licensed in South Carolina as a Professional Engineer. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1991 from the University of South Carolina, Columbia.

SCS Engineers provides environmental solutions to a broad spectrum of industries in South Carolina, including aerospace, oil and gas, mineral mining, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, textiles, printing and publishing, woodworking, agricultural products, automotive products and the solid waste industry. Learn more here.

Posted by Diane Samuels at 6:00 am

October 1, 2015

SCS Engineers’ Vice Presidents Tom Rappolt and Dan Johnson have collectively been named the 2015 IEA Associate of the Year by the Industrial Environmental Association (IEA) of San Diego. An award will be presented at the 31st Environmental Awards Luncheon on October 29, 2015, at the San Diego Convention Center.

IEA promotes responsible, cost-effective environmental laws and regulations, facilitates environmental compliance among member companies and provides educational activities for the San Diego community and Southern California.

“This award recognizes SCS Engineers’ many years of support for IEA and our mission,” said Meridith Marquis, President of IEA. “Several SCS staff members have provided critical technical expertise, helped IEA members and staff in evaluating the impacts of regulatory and legislative proposals, and actively participated in several IEA committees and conferences.”

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Posted by Diane Samuels at 6:01 am

September 9, 2015

The son of an SCS Professional fishes "in his favorite spot" on the North Fork River, Arkansas.
The son of an SCS Professional fishes “in his favorite spot” on the North Fork River, Arkansas.

LOWELL, AR. – SCS Engineers recently announced the opening of a new office in Lowell to better serve clients in Arkansas. The new office is located at:

SCS Engineers
15364 Twin Pines Road
Lowell, AR 72745
Tel: +1-479 713-0341

Kevin E. Hodges, P.E., will run the office, which will focus on environmental and solid waste projects supporting municipal and private sector clients in the state. SCS Engineers uses field-seasoned professional engineers and environmental scientists to design, build and maintain sustainable solutions, reduce risk, and help clients foresee and adapt to environmental, social and regulatory changes.

“We keep SCS moving forward, continually innovating and opening up options for our clients in Arkansas,” stated Kevin Hodges. “We want to deliver the highest quality services to help protect our state’s beautiful environment and keep people in business too.”

Posted by Diane Samuels at 6:00 am