Environmental planning comes in many forms. Sustainability Plans may look at the entire facility operations and provide methods for reducing a carbon footprint, increasing functionality, and creating a holistic vision for the company. A Recycling Plan or Waste Minimization Plan may be put into effect as part of a larger sustainability effort or as a stand-alone green effort. Sustainability or Recycling Plans are great ways to help the environment and bring in eco-friendly revenue. Plans such as these are beginning steps towards programs, such as the Green Lodging Program or Clean Marina Grants offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for storm and surface water management work to reduce pollutant loads and concentrations of constituents of concern. Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) may bring a site into compliance or address a desire for sustainable procedures by the facility. Best Management Practices (BMPs) may be required as part of a permit needed for facility operations.
Permitting needs might include completion of an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP), a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, or a Consumptive Use Permit (CUP). Permitting conducted on a routine basis during site investigations might include right-of-way (ROW) permits or off-site access agreements.
Compliance with onsite permits, hazardous waste or petroleum product management is required for a multitude of facilities. Storage tank compliance requires accurate record-keeping and maintenance of the integrity of the storage tank system. Designation as a Small Quantity Generator has its own RCRA record-keeping components and storage requirements. Permits such as a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) have ongoing monitoring and Best Management Practice (BMP) requirements.
NovelE can assist with your planning, permitting and compliance needs.