TG’s environmental staff brings years of experience
to every environmental project that it completes.
It is this experience that allows TG to understand
the often complicated balance between managing environmental
risk and controlling expenditures. Because our professional
staff has completed such a varied and numerous array
of environmental projects, TG can quickly identify
a clients needs, and complete the project quickly
and in a cost-effective manner. Service to our clients
is our primary concern.
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS
TG and its environmental staff have conducted hundreds
of environmental assessments throughout the Midwestern
United States. These projects have included office,
retail, manufacturing and industrial facilities and
were performed for various types of clients. Our Phase
I Environmental Site Assessments are prepared in accordance
with the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM)
Standard E 1527 fulfilling inquiry requirements of
the innocent landowner defense established under CERCLA.
This defense as established under the Superfund Amendment
and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
in 1986, encouraged many to conduct environmental
investigations prior to taking ownership of real estate.
To fulfill inquiry requirements as stipulated under
SARA, several steps must be completed and include,
but not necessarily limited to, the following:
Records Review - The records review attempts to
help identify recognized environmental conditions
by examining available topographic or geologic maps,
aerial photographs, public records that are properly
filed regarding permits, spills, underground storage
tanks (UST’s), landfills, and hazardous substance/waste
sites, and other government records.
Site Reconnaissance - The site reconnaissance is
a visual investigation of the property and surrounding
area. This walkover of the property includes the
entire site, accessible areas in the interiors of
the buildings and adjacent public thoroughfares.
Special attention is given with regards to evidence
of below ground tanks, distressed vegetation, signs
or evidence of hazardous substances/wastes or petroleum
products, waste or rubble, or any evidence of illegal
disposal/storage practices.
Interviews
- If possible and if authorized by the client, interviews
with the owners/occupants of the property are conducted
in an attempt to obtain information about the past
uses of the site. Also appropriate government officials
may be interviewed in an attempt to identify recognized
environmental conditions that may be associated with
the site or surrounding area.
Written Report - A written report documenting the
analysis, opinions, and conclusions of the investigation
is prepared which characterizes the recognized environmental
condition of the property or potential environmental
concerns of surrounding properties.
PHASE
II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS
Information accumulated during the completion of a
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment often times
indicates that the potential for chemical contamination
from either on-site or nearby activities is high.
Generally, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
is conducted to qualitatively and quantitatively identify
if chemical contamination is present, and if so, at
what concentrations and areal extent.
Soil
and/or ground water samples are collected at areas
on-site that have the greatest potential of being
contaminated and then submitted to the laboratory
for analysis. This intrusive phase of the project
is enhanced because TG maintains its own drilling
fleet fully outfitted for environmental drilling.
Because we do maintain our own drilling fleet, it
allows us to prioritize and dictate the drilling schedule
to meet various time constraints.
After receipt of the laboratory results, a comprehensive
report is generated that outlines a summary of the
work performed, the results of the soil and ground
water testing, the extent of contamination (if any),
potential regulatory response, and the environmental
risk associated with the identified contamination.
Remediation options are prepared and discussed at
length with regards to long-term liability, health
and safety risks, and projected costs to afford the
client to make an informed decision regarding property
acquisition or remedial actions.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROJECTS
TG has extensive experience in the assessment and
remediation of releases from underground storage tanks
(UST’s). TG has completed UST projects throughout
the Midwestern United States and has intimate knowledge
of the various State and Federal programs regulating
the storage of hazardous materials in below grade
tanks. In addition to the technical expertise that
TG offers, TG provides assistance to the owner/operator
in cost recovery issues. Many States offer various
forms of reimbursement funds to provide partial financial
offset for costs incurred during assessment and/or
remediation of spills occurring from UST’s. Detailed
cost accounting and investigative techniques that
minimize expenditures help to assure that the owner
operator will receive maximum benefits under these
reimbursement plans.
EMERGENCY
RESPONSE PROJECTS
TG personnel have experience with providing emergency
response services on projects located as far away
as Portland, Oregon. These emergency response services
were regarding sudden releases to the environment
from accidents involving trucking companies. These
services were provided to various insurance companies
to insure quick and efficient cleanup of the affected
media, whether it be soil, surface water or ground
water. TG has experienced environmental staff that
are able to make the tough decisions in the field
that allow for progress in the remediation process
in the critical time immediately following a release.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES
TG's practice includes professional contract drilling
services. Although our company is relatively new,
its principals have over twenty years of experience
managing professional contract drilling services.
TG currently has a full-line environmental drilling
program including a fully outfitted drilling fleet,
environmental support trailer (including Hotsy® steam
cleaner and portable water tank) and the necessary
personnel protection and decontamination equipment.
TG’s drill crews are 40-Hour OSHA trained and possess
current 8-hour refreshers and medical surveillance
exams. TG’s areas of expertise include:
