Appalachian Environmental, LLC.
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Commercial Services
Due Diligence
Appalachian Environmental personnel collaborate closely with engineers, planners, real estate professionals and financial institutions to support clients in comprehending how both historical and current physical characteristics of a property influence potential environmental issues. We are committed to delivering high-quality services promptly while ensuring that our environmental due diligence aligns with our clients’ business objectives. We are fully equipped to conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Compliance Audits across a variety of sites, including undeveloped land, retail and commercial properties, as well as large industrial locations.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
The objective of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is to collect adequate information to formulate an independent professional assessment regarding the environmental status of a property. This assessment aims to identify any historical, existing or potential environmental concerns that could influence the property’s value. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are a crucial component in the process of acquiring commercial or industrial properties.
Appalachian Environmental conducts thorough Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) in compliance with (1) the standards and practices set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI), as outlined in 40 CFR Part 312, and (2) the guidelines established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in the Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process/Designation E1527-21 (ASTM Standard Practice E1527-21).
Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
In instances where environmental issues are identified during a Phase I ESA, or where there is a possibility of soil or groundwater contamination, our team assists clients in assessing the potential contamination through testing as part of Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
Appalachian Environmental possesses extensive expertise in the design and execution of ESAs in alignment with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process, as well as adhering to both State and Federal regulations. Our services are tailored to accommodate the specific needs and financial considerations of our clients. Appalachian Environmental prioritizes a comprehensive understanding of the client’s objectives and the project’s requirements; is equipped with and possesses all necessary skills for sampling and monitoring apparatus to ensure compliance with state and federal sampling and analysis protocols. ESAs may include:
- Soil Boring Installation
- Monitoring Well Installation
- Vapor Intrusion Assessments
- Sampling of Soil, Groundwater, Sediments, Surface water, and Air
- Geophysical Evaluations including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Receptor Surveys
- Contaminant Pathway Evaluations
- Fate and Transport Evaluations
Tank Removal/Closures
Tank Removal/Closure Assessments involve the process of removing fuel systems from commercial properties to facilitate site redevelopment. We offer services for the removal or in-place abandonment of tanks, lines, and dispensers, as well as identifying any historical leaks. The process includes screening soils, analyzing soil, and groundwater samples in compliance with tank closure guidelines. If contamination is found, AE can manage the removal of impacted materials to enable cost-effective site remediation and assist with necessary notifications and reporting.
In Virginia, and other states with financial assistance programs, AE helps retail and commercial tank owners with filing the necessary paperwork to insure funding is acquired should petroleum contamination be detected during removal services. Characterization and Remediation cost could be eligible for reimbursement after a pre-determined deductible is met. Learn more about the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund here § 62.1-44.34:11. Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund
Site Characterizations
Appalachian Environmental offers creative, economical, and legally compliant investigations that are customized to meet our clients’ needs. With over 22 years of relevant experience, our geologists and environmental scientists identify contamination and transport pathways and choose efficient strategies for achieving regulatory compliance.
Site Characterization and Contamination Assessments are typically conducted to identify and describe the extent of contamination, both horizontally and vertically, in soil, groundwater, and surface water. Factors such as flow direction, soil permeability, stratigraphy, aquifer transmissivity, and other site-specific characteristics that influence the spread and movement of contaminants are examined. The experts at Appalachian Environmental have delivered these services for projects that vary from small oil spills to extensive “superfund” sites.
Under specific conditions, contaminated soil and groundwater may remain untreated at a site. AE will work on behalf of our clients to secure approval from regulatory state agencies to permit the contamination to remain under relevant law and regulation.
Tank Removal/Closures
Tank Removal/Closure Assessments involve the process of removing fuel systems from commercial properties to facilitate site redevelopment. We offer services for the removal or in-place abandonment of tanks, lines, and dispensers, as well as identifying any historical leaks. The process includes screening soils, analyzing soil, and groundwater samples in compliance with tank closure guidelines. If contamination is found, AE can manage the removal of impacted materials to enable cost-effective site remediation and assist with necessary notifications and reporting.
Fortunately, we can help quickly and, in most instances, for FREE. Learn more about the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund here.
Remediation
AE develops and implements remedial action plans using techniques such as source removal and in-situ mechanical, chemical, or biological methods, tailored to the specific contaminant and site characteristics. Cost and time constraints of the client are also considered when evaluating potential remedial methods. Our experts provide oversight and management of remediation contractors, conduct operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and monitor contaminant levels during and after active remediation. AE has successfully completed remediation projects at various sites, including petroleum locations, dry cleaners, and industrial properties.
Site Monitoring
Groundwater monitoring involves observing relatively levels of contamination to assess natural attenuation as an alternative to more expensive active remediation. Samples are collected regularly to verify that contamination plumes are not migrating and or presenting significant risk to human health and/or the environment within appropriate regulatory framework.