Brownfields Development Program
Providing environmental support for the cleanup and redevelopment, reuse or expansion of potentially environmentally contaminated properties.
Our Brownfield Redevelopment Services
Batta Environmental’s experienced professional environmental engineers, scientists, remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, and compliance specialists work with clients in the private and public sectors to deliver comprehensive solutions for large and small-scale investigation and remediation of contaminated sites.
What is a Brownfield?
“A brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.”
~United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Financing & Application Assistance (State and Federal Brownfield Redevelopment Grants, Loans, and Other Sources)
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Eligibility Analysis
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Brownfield Redevelopment Work Plans
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Brownfield Program Management
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
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Phase II Intrusive Investigations
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Remedial Investigations – Feasibility Studies
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Phase III Remediation Project Management
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Remediation Designs, Implementation, Management
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Regulatory Interaction and Approvals
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Community Outreach & Public Involvement
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Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments
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Underground Storage Tank (UST) Assessments, Testing, and Closure Management
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Above-ground Storage Tank (AST) Assessments, Testing, and Closure Management
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Soil Vapor Containment Assessments
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Hydrogeological Investigations
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Hazardous Waste Site Characterization, RCRA
We Support State and Federal Brownfield Redevelopment Grants
Delaware’s Brownfields Development Program
DNREC has certified over 300 sites as brownfields which have been successfully remediated and redeveloped and placed back into productive use. The brownfields program has produced significant environmental, economic and social impact in Delaware.
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Maryland’s Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance Program
MDE is continuing the Brownfields Site Assessment Initiative using federal funding to conduct site assessments at private and publicly owned Brownfields sites. Eligible sites* may receive funding for the purpose of completing a Phase I and Phase II investigation.
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Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Land Recycling Program / Brownfield Development Program
DEP’s Land Recycling Program in Central Office hosted a Brownfield Basics Webinar. DEP partnered with DCED, US EPA and NJIT to present current information about brownfields assistance and grant funding opportunities. This event aimed to increase community knowledge of specific issues, challenges and opportunities relating to the reclamation and reuse of brownfield sites.
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New Jersey’s Brownfields InterAgency Work Group (IAWG)
Brownfields redevelopment is integral for New Jersey’s municipalities, and realizing the need for effective collaboration between State and Federal entities for successful Brownfields redevelopment, the New Jersey Business Action Center’s Office for Planning Advocacy have partnered with EPA’s Region II Brownfields Program, NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to form the New Jersey Brownfields InterAgency Work Group (IAWG)
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DC’s Department of Energy & Environment Brownfield Revitalization Program
Brownfields redevelopment is integral for New Jersey’s municipalities, and realizing the need for effective collaboration between State and Federal entities for successful Brownfields redevelopment, the New Jersey Business Action Center’s Office for Planning Advocacy have partnered with EPA’s Region II Brownfields Program, NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to form the New Jersey Brownfields InterAgency Work Group (IAWG)
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New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program
The goal of the New York Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) is to encourage private-sector cleanups of brownfields and to promote their redevelopment as a means to revitalize economically blighted New York’s communities. The BCP is an alternative to greenfield development and is intended to remove some of the barriers to, and provide tax incentives for, the redevelopment of urban brownfields.
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Recent Brownfields Redevelopment / Remedial Investigation Projects
EPA Targeted Brownfields Assessments
DELAWARE, MARYLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA (EPA REGION 3)
Valla De Bravo - Water Quality Improvement Project
VALLO DE BRAVO, MEXICO
BATTA Environmental Associates
BATTA provides international services for commercial and residential environmental testing for mold, lead, asbestos in water, soil, air, and more.
Our comprehensive environmental engineering and environmental-health-safety consulting services is supported by our in-house accredited environmental laboratory. Since 1982, we have specialized in the areas of Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Indoor Air Quality and Geo-Environmental.Our clients, and the greater community we serve, rely upon our efforts and our achievements; and our goal is to continue providing them with reliable quality service. Below is a comprehensive overview of our capabilities, and services we frequently perform
Services
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Our Industrial Hygiene (IH) Services Group is a professional services firm for Asbestos, Lead Based Paint (LBP), Mold Abatement Project Design and Project Management services. We serve clients in varying markets in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. The IH group integrates with our Indoor Air Quality group to provide common, traditional Industrial Hygiene services such as chemical exposure studies, exposure risk assessments, and health/safety consulting.
We provide:
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Risk assessment
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Asbestos Surveying | Remediation
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Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Survey | Risk Assessment | Remediation
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Indoor Air Quality Consulting for Mold and Moisture
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HAZMAT Inspections | Survey
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Indoor Air Quality Assessment | Monitoring
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Air Monitoring | Sampling
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Abatement Project Design | Management | Contract Administration
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Chemical Exposure Studies| Exposure Risk Assessments
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Silica Compliance | Reporting | Air Monitoring
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Noise Studies | Assessments | Monitoring
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Emission Monitoring and Inventories from Manufacturing Industries
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Industrial Plant Surveys for Outdoor Contaminants
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OSHA Training
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Site Specific Health and Safety Plan Development (HASP)
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HAZWOPER Health and Safety Monitoring
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Occupational Study for Hazards
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Workplace Exposure Assessments and Monitoring
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Health & Safety Technical Consulting
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Health & Safety Audits | Reporting
Our IH Group routinely designs, manages, and monitors Lead, Asbestos, Mold, PCBs and other hazardous materials projects. Lead Paint, Asbestos, Mold, and HAZMAT Surveys are always performed using AHERA, H.U.D. Guidelines, etc. Our clients include school districts, industrial businesses, Fortune 500 companies, state and federal governmental entities, and more! Our experienced, Certified Project Designers execute projects in accordance with state and federal environmental regulations and keep the projects running on time and within budget. We house the largest IH Team in Delaware. BATTA has the in-house capability to handle small and large industrial hygiene projects and has been providing these services since 1982.
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
BATTA Environmental frequently delivers cutting-edge environmental health and safety (EHS) services to clients nationwide. Our innovative approach to EHS issues allows for cost-effective solutions, but more importantly, measurable reduced risk and liability. BATTA provides EHS Auditing, Due Diligence, Training and more. See below for a comprehensive list of our industry-leading Environmental Health and Safety Management Services.
We Provide:
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OSHA Requirement Training
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OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
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OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Personnel Training
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OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Personnel Training
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Site Specific Health and Safety Plan Development (HASP)
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HAZCOM Training
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HAZWOPER Health and Safety Monitoring
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HAZARD Analysis | Control | Reporting
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Health & Safety Technical Consulting
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Health & Safety Audits | Reporting
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Health & Safety Plan Development
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Accident Prevention Plan (APP)
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Activity Hazards Analysis (AHA)
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Employee & Worker Exposure Assessments for Chemical | Physical | Radiological | Biological Hazards
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Respiratory Protection Training
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Technical Recommendations for Risk Mitigation
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Certified Accident Investigation
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US Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1.1 Training
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Air Monitoring during Remediation | Reclamation
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASSESSMENTS AND CONTROL
Unfortunately, accidents and HAZMAT issues occur, and not always at the ideal times. Every Hazardous Material issue is different, and requires a unique plan of action for remediation. The HAZMAT team at BATTA Environmental has extensive experience addressing these issues. We strive to tackle these issues quickly, and efficiently, so you can stay safe and ahead of schedule with your project.
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Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies
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Remediation Management
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Laboratory Testing for investigation/ characterization of HAZMATs
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Hazardous Waste Site Characterization
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Occupational Study for Hazards
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Lead, Asbestos, other HAZMAT Surveys using AHERA, H.U.D. Guidelines, etc.
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Complete Lead Based Paint (LBP) and Asbestos Abatement Project Design, Management and Contract Administration
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Air Monitoring during LBP, Asbestos and HAZMAT Abatement Projects
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IAQ Assessments and Monitoring
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HAZWOPER Health and Safety Monitoring
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT AND DUE DILIGENCE
Acquiring and developing land can be a slippery slope of liability and unfortunate surprises. Every Site is different, and all contain unique challenges that may not be immediately obvious. BATTA Environmental works tirelessly with commercial and residential real estate developers and construction firms to ensure that a site is ready for the next step. Our field personnel and laboratory experts are the best in the business, and will provide clear and concise reporting at all steps of the process. We have performed investigations and assessments on hundreds of properties, and are fully compliant with all state and EPA environmental regulations.
We Provide:
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Phase I, II and III Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
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Environmental Impact Statements
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Brownfields Redevelopment
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Groundwater Remediation Design
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Construction Oversight
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Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Management
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UST Tightness Testing
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Leaky Underground Storage Tank Site Evaluations
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Hydrogeologic Investigations
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Groundwater Monitoring
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Soil Sampling
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Landfills
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Gases, Leachates, and Groundwater Samples
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Geologic Boring-Log Descriptions
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Site Specific Health and Safety Plan Preparation
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Parameter Trend Analysis
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Ex-Situ Soil Bioremediation Design
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Remediation Management
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ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS AND REMEDIATION
In recent years, increased government involvement in environmental issues has led to stricter regulations and the necessity for more comprehensive approaches to environmental issues. BATTA Environmental is the Mid Atlantic Region’s premier environmental consulting firm. Our experience with investigative and remediation procedures is unsurpassed due to our highly knowledgeable and qualified staff. BATTA’s field and laboratory staff work together to address the issues quickly and efficiently. Our Professional Engineers, Geologists and Industrial Hygienists have developed countless remediation and EHS plans.
We offer:
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
- Phase II Intrusive Investigations
- Remedial Investigations | Feasibility Studies
- Phase III Remediation Project Management
- Remediation Designs | Implementation | Management
- Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments
- Brownfield Property Investigations | Redevelopment
- Underground Storage Tank (UST) Assessments, Testing, and Closure Management
- Above-ground Storage Tank (AST) Assessments, Testing, and Closure Management
- NPDES Storm Water Sampling
- Soil Vapor Containment Assessments
- Hydrogeological Investigations
- Hazardous Waste Site Characterization
COMPLIANCE-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
BATTA’s team of experts will help to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in regards to environmental issues. We are qualified to prepare SWPPPs, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, long-term stewardship plans, reports, permits, etc. Navigating government regulations can be tricky business. BATTA will help to minimize the reisk of an environmental incident, and keep you compliant.
We offer:
- RCRA Compliance Audits
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Audits and Oversight
- Waste Management Characterization and Consulting
- Spill Prevention Plans, Control and Counter Measures
- Technical Support for Agency Environmental Programs
- UST/AST Services- Inspections, Tightness Testing, etc.
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Reviews, Audits and Development
- Ground Water Monitoring and Reporting
- HAZMAT Transportation and Disposal
- Third Party Reporting
- AHERA (Asbestos) Management, Surveillance and Re-inspections
- Long Term Stewardship Inspections
- LEED Building Commissioning