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Since the adoption of federal underground storage tank (UST) regulations, we have been involved in assessing and mitigating environmental problems associated with underground storage tanks and fuel spills. As a result of our extensive experience, we are able to offer a full range of services to solve your UST problems and associated environmental concerns.
STORAGE TANK REMOVAL
Whether you are upgrading a tank system or permanently removing a system from service, we provide you with turnkey assistance. Because minimal disruption of fueling services is critical to many of our clients, we schedule tank activities to minimize down time. At Liesch, we act as the liaison between clients, the regulatory community, and public health officials.
- UST Closures
- Tank Removal
- Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
- Soil Boring Design & Observation
- Well Monitoring Program
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Groundwater Quality Analysis
- Groundwater Monitoring
ENGINEERING DESIGN
Not only does your underground tank system have to be in compliance with today’s more stringent regulations, but you may also have other logistical issues to deal with including limited space, underground utilities, structures, and other subsurface conditions. At Liesch, we realize each facility is unique and has a budget. Whatever the issues may be, we can assist you with the proper engineering design that meets compliance as well as your facilities logistical and business needs.
- Property Layout
- Feasibility Evaluation
- UST & Fuel Distribution System Design
- Facility Upgrades and Modifications
- Specifications and Work Plan Design
- Bid Solicitation & Contractor Liaison
- Construction Oversight & Documentation
- Engineering Certification
- Spill, Overfill & Corrosion Protection
- Leak Detection
- Environmental Permitting
STORAGE TANK INSTALLATION
The 1998 EPA standards for installation and operation of UST systems require system owners to complete upgrade or replacement work at their facilities. Owners and operators of underground storage tank systems have a need to periodically upgrade, replace, or remove tank systems. Whether it is due to regulatory requirements, business conditions, or redevelopment; we have extensive experience in assisting owners and operators with system changes.
- Contractor Negotiations
- Construction Oversight & Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
- Tank & Pump Island Installation
SOIL AND GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION
Should the site characterization lead to remediation, we maintains a complete staff of environmental professionals here at Liesch who design and implement a wide range of remedial systems. These include vapor and hot air extraction, air sparging and bio-sparging, bioremediation, land farming, groundwater removal and treatment, and free product recovery. Once the appropriate system has been designed, we provide you with all assistance required for completion of the remediation process.
- Remedial Action Work Plan Development
- Soil & Groundwater Remediation
- Soil Removal & Disposal
- Soil Venting Design & Installation
- Air Sparging System Design & Installation
- Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
STATE REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE
Many states provide reimbursement for costs incurred during UST assessments and remedial activities. To demonstrate financial responsibility, we subscribe to the phased approach of conducting UST investigations. This approach reduces expenditures and allows us to tailor programs to our client’s needs and address specific concerns of the regulatory community. We prepare reimbursement applications for eligible projects in many states and has an extremely successful record of obtaining the maximum reimbursement available to our clients.
- Document Preparation
- Application Review
- Eligibility Determination
- Regulatory Liaison
- Cost Recovery and Retroactive Applications