• Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies Division of ELS is comprised of a highly experienced staff of geologists, engineers, scientists, and support personnel with the proven ability to provide comprehensive, cost-effective, and innovative environmental services. Within the Division, ELS professionals conduct a variety of activities relating to site assessment and site compliance. A representative cross-section of our client base includes

  • Major energy firms
  • Utility authorities
  • Department of Defense
  • Major transportation firms

Our Professional Certifications Include:

  • Registered Professional Geologists in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee
  • Registered Professional Engineers in Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and California
  • 40 hour HAZWOPER Trained
  • OSHA Site Supervisor Trained

Contamination Site Assessments: Our geoscientists have successfully conducted site assessments, including risk-based assessments, and implemented cleanup strategies at hundreds of sites throughout Florida and the southeastern U.S.

Environmental Site Assessments: ELS Property Transaction professionals conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s), ESA Reviews (second opinions), and Regulatory Reviews for property transactions. Phase I ESA’s are performed in accordance with the latest ASTM guidelines and the U.S. EPA All Appropriate Inquiry regulation.

Compliance, Audits, and Permitting Services: ELS auditing and permitting specialists bring years of experience to help clients resolve their compliance problems. Facilities that are changing, expanding, acquiring, or relocating benefit from third party compliance audits. Our services include

  • NPDES permitting at the federal and state level
  • Development and deployment of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
  • Facility employee compliance training: stormwater, spill plans, fuel systems, etc.
  • SPCC Plans and inspections for aboveground storage tank sites
  • Facility Response Plans
  • Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM and AAI requirements