Many projects involve obtaining the proper environmental permits prior to starting a particular project or operation
. The type of permit needed can vary based on the work that is being conducted. An Environmental Consultant can be your companys guide through the permitting process and ensure the proper permits are obtained in a timely manner.
The Environmental Consultant will need to understand the scope of work that will be done to determine the appropriate permits needed. Once the proper permits are determined the Consultant will ensure the proper paperwork is filed to alleviate any unnecessary delays due to incomplete applications. It is imperative for a timely process through the permitting process as delays can bring the project to a halt while forms are re-filed.
The proper selection of permits is as or more important than the timeliness in which they are obtained. The type of work must be explicitly clear to cover any and all areas needed. An Air Permit has the most applications by far each year. Different companies and projects release gases into the air. The air quality must be continually monitored, even after the permit is obtained. The permit will dictate the amount that can be released during a set time period. The preset levels ensure that harmful levels are not contaminating the air and causing potential health risks to the surrounding environment.
The catalyst for these regulations was a factory that released uncapped levels of toxins into the air. This contaminated the rain and caused acid rain to fall. The rain lasted for 3 days, killing multiple people and causing injuries to many more. Regulations were put in place to insure these devastating events did not reoccur.
There is a very real need for Environmental Permits and the permitting process can ensure the surrounding environment is not damaged by operations that release particles into the air, soil, or water. An Environmental Consultant can also provide methods for reducing emissions and staying within the required guidelines. Click here to contact an Environmental Consultant to work with your company. The Consultant can be a source of information about the types of permits needed for a project and guide your company through the process. Regular visits may be required to aid in the continued compliance with the permits obtained and for further assessment of the companys needs as production and processes evolve. It is critical to monitor emissions in various forms for the health and safety of not only workers but the surrounding community.