In the United States, an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a specialized report crafted to evaluate a property’s potential exposure to environmental hazards. This assessment not only looks at the land itself but also considers any physical structures or developments on the site. Its primary purpose is to identify and assess any existing or potential environmental liabilities, offering valuable insight into the property’s environmental health and risks. Understanding the Basics: Since the 1980s, the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) has been a vital tool in protecting landowners under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA’s) “innocent landowner Read More »
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SSCI: Hazardous Materials Manager for SH 288 Toll Lanes Expansion Project
SSCI began work on the State Highway (SH) 288 Toll Lanes Expansion Project in Harris County providing hazardous materials management and emergency response in July 2016. Since that time, SSCI has assisted in construction activities, hazardous material handling and disposal, and in managing environmental hazards associated with the project. Construction activities have taken place in the early morning hours before rush hour traffic and in the middle of the night. We’ve been there to see it all. The project consists of expanding three major interchanges within a 10.3-mile stretch from US Interstate 59 (US 59) to the Harris County line Read More »