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Ohio
EPA's Voluntary Action Program was developed as a way for
owners of potentially contaminated property to voluntarily address
contamination issues. In return they are granted a
"Covenant Not to Sue." To learn more about this
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Industrial Environmental Audits are
performed by Smalley & Associates for companies who are unsure
of whether they are in compliance with the many regulations that
apply to them. A review of operations and permitting
procedures is conducted to determine if any deficiencies
exist. If necessary, the company is assisted in addressing
these deficiencies.
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Community Right to Know is
a program designed to provide citizens knowledge of hazardous
materials in use by various companies operating around them.
This is performed through periodic reporting of the hazardous
materials present, as well as the quantities that are used in a
given amount of time. Smalley & Associates is experienced
in assisting companies with the development of these reports.
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Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates the
generation, disposal and transport of hazardous wastes.
Certain procedures must be followed in handling of these wastes,
including permitting and record keeping responsibilities.
Smalley & Associates is able to assist in the development of
such programs.
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Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) is the program developed to address federally
regulated sites which are contaminated. This involves review
of assessments and monitoring performed by, or on the behalf of, the
persons or entities responsible for the contamination. The
program is also capable of enforcing action, whether officially or
unofficially. Smalley & Associates is equipped to provide
assessments and monitoring of contaminated sites, as well as act as
a liaison between the responsible parties and various regulatory
agencies which are involved.
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Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
(SARA) reinstated the well known Superfund program upon
its expiration. This program is a part of CERCLA and provides
funding for contaminated sites in which Potentially Responsible
Parties cannot be determined, or cannot be forced to pay for
assessment and cleanup of a site.
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Clean Air Act was
developed to control air pollution, such as that which forms smog
over cities and creates acid rain. Permitting and compliance
monitoring is required of entities which discharge potentially
harmful emissions. Permits state what discharges may occur and
in what quantities. Smalley & Associates is experienced in
the permitting and reporting procedures necessary under the Act.
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Clean Water Act is
similar to the Clean Air Act, except that it regulates discharges to
water. Smalley & Associates is also experienced in the
permitting and reporting procedures necessary under this Act.
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Title V
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Federal Site
Assessments are required whenever government funding is
involved on a project, such as a new road or low income housing
development. They are also required for cellular phone
towers. These assessments address more issues than the common
ASTM Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment encountered in real
estate transactions. Examples of other issues include
historical significance, endangered species, wetlands and flood
plains. Different governmental agencies have slightly
different specific requirements for the Federal Site
Assessments. Smalley & Associates is experienced in the
preparation of these assessments.
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Asbestos
Hazard and Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1981
was developed in response to the panic in over asbestos in
schools and other public buildings. It has since become the
standard for most asbestos work and regulations. Smalley &
Associates is certified in the State of Ohio to perform asbestos
inspections and prepare management plans for buildings containing
asbestos.
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Underground
Storage Tanks are closely regulated. Smalley &
Associates is certified to perform installations and removals of
underground storage tanks in the State of Ohio. We are also
experienced in the assessment of leaking underground storage tanks
and remediation of these tanks.
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