Spotlight On ASTM’s Committee E50: A Conversation with Tim Haley
ASTM’s Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action develops important voluntary industry standards and best practices that play a critical role in commercial real estate transactions and pollution prevention. ERIS sat down with committee chair...
Over 100K contaminated sites may be threatened by rising groundwater, researchers warn
Rising groundwater caused by climate change may be threatening thousands of contaminated sites nationwide, including federal Superfund sites, warn researchers...
Solving the contaminated sediment remediation funding puzzle
For over a century, vast amounts of toxic contaminants were discharged by industries into the Detroit and Rouge Rivers. Many of these contaminants now reside in river-bottom sediments ...
The Debt Ceiling Standoff and NEPA: New Changes to the NEPA Review Process
An increased borrowing limit for the U.S. was not the only change brought about by the recently enacted Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Underground infrastructure engineering completed for US’ first full-scale wave energy test facility
Jacobs has successfully completed the underground infrastructure engineering for the PacWave South commercial-scale ocean wave energy testing facility – set to become the first pre-permitted, full-scale test facility for wave energy devices in the US.
EPA Recognizes ASTM E1527-21 as Satisfying All Appropriate Inquiries Rule
It has taken a year to obtain greater certainty of what is required to satisfy the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) all appropriate inquiries (AAI) rule (40 CFR part 312).
Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries
EPA is taking final action to amend the Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries to reference a standard practice recently made available by ASTM International, a widely recognized standards developing organization.
Unmanned Aerial Systems/Solar Arrays: Utilization by PMI for Design/Development
The ability of unmanned aerial vehicle systems (i.e., drones) to assist in a variety of activities in the environmental and energy areas has been and is continuing to expand rapidly.
Federal review says copper-nickel mining poses an environmental risk to BWCA
The U.S. Forest Service has released a long-awaited environmental study of a proposed 20-year copper mining moratorium on federal land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Prehistoric Human Remains Found at Miami Luxury-Condo Site
Archaeologists have discovered prehistoric human remains, ceremonial artifacts and possibly the footprint of an ancient dwelling on the site of a planned 75-story residential condo tower in Miami, raising questions about whether the luxury project may face delays and modifications.
Update for Property Purchasers: PFAS, Phase Is, and CERCLA Protections
In the latest development surrounding PFAS, EPA has published a direct final rule endorsing use of the newly updated ASTM E1527-21 standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (“Phase Is”).
PFAS: Massive Class Action, Due Diligence, and PFAS in Containers
There have been some (more) developments with respect to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Some of the recent developments are potentially very significant.
New Standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
First established back in 1993, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments have become a ubiquitous component of environmental due diligence supporting most commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the United States.
New Phase I environmental site assessment standard refines existing requirements
Real estate professionals are no doubt familiar with the use of Phase I environmental site assessments (Phase I ESAs) in the context of the sale, purchase or lease of real property.
USEPA Issues New Construction General Permit
The USEPA issued their new 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater discharges from construction activities on February 17, 2022.
The Top 5 New Environmental Issues for Commercial Property Owners or Managers
The Biden-Harris administration is quickly establishing new federal environment requirements affecting commercial property owners and managers.
FAA delays release of SpaceX environmental review of Boca Chica site
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Tuesday that the release date of the SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA)...
