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Surveying the damage from #hurricaneberyl in Houston while in town to conduct environmental compliance at an industrial facility. #EnvironmentalCompliance #EPCRA #NPDES #SWPPP #SPCC 

Effective July 8, 2024, the EPA has designated PFAS compounds PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA hazardous substances. This designation impacts landowner liability protections under CERCLA and increases the importance of identifying the presence or likely presence of PFAS as a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Key Points to Consider During Due Diligence: 🔍 NAICS Codes: Check the NAICS code of current and historical businesses at the property, if available. If the facility operates in an industry that may have used PFAS (e.g., electroplating, wastewater treatment, textile coatings, landfills), obtain safety data sheets from the facility owner/operator, if possible. 💧 Chemical Releases: Investigate if other chemicals, such as chlorinated solvents, have been released at the site that could co-occur with PFAS. 🛢️ PFAS Evaluation: Assess PFAS storage, use, and waste streams similarly to other hazardous substances or petroleum products. 🌊 Off-Site Facilities: Consider that PFAS may migrate further in groundwater than other hazardous substances. 🔥 AFFF Use: Evaluate if there has been historical use of potential PFAS containing AFFF at the property such as during flammable fire response activities, testing of fire suppression systems, or fire training areas.     Stay informed and ensure your due diligence processes are up-to-date to effectively navigate this evolving regulatory landscape. #EnvironmentalCompliance #PFAS #EPA #CERCLA #EnvironmentalAssessment #DueDiligence

Congratulations to Sean Tavel on his recent promotion to Assistant Project Engineer! Sean’s prior experience allowed him to quickly train in different areas, expand his skillset, and become a trusted member of our team. Sean is relied upon to complete simple and complex field jobs. This promotion is well-earned, and we are excited to see Sean continue to excel. Keep up the great work, Sean!

Congratulations to Robert Harrell on his recent promotion to Senior Project Environmental Scientist. Robert is a key team member in the Raleigh office and has developed specialized expertise in vapor intrusion mitigation, TCE indoor air immediate action responses, methane screening, and PFAS sampling. Robert, congratulations on your well-earned promotion!

Does your facility manufacture, process, or otherwise use any of the 794 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)-listed chemicals? If so, your facility may be required to report by the July 1st deadline. Contact H&H today to determine if your facility is subject to TRI reporting. https://lnkd.in/dfBaaVSN

Congratulations to Savannah Scott on her recent promotion to Project Geologist. Savannah is a vital problem solver with broad experience scoping and managing site investigations at numerous sites. She’s a trusted team member for many Raleigh and Charlotte projects. Congrats on your promotion, Savannah!

H&H is excited to welcome Ryan Dapkus to our Charlotte team! Ryan graduated with a B.S. in Geology from the University of West Georgia in May 2020 and graduated with M.S. in Geological Science from University of Kentucky in December 2022. Ryan previously worked for the City of Greensboro as an Environmental Compliance Specialist in the water quality section of their stormwater division. Welcome to H&H, Ryan!

As part of Earth Day activities, H&H Raleigh employees planted native shrubs and removed invasive species with the City of Raleigh in support of their mission to create visually appealing outdoor spaces for local residents while building healthier local ecosystems. #earthday

EPA has announced standards for PFAS in drinking water. More information can be found at the link here (https://lnkd.in/gdKqXZUh) and the table below. H&H’s knowledge of evolving regulatory guidance combined with our PFAS sampling expertise allow us to cost-effectively evaluate sites potentially impacted by PFAS and provide our clients with smarter environmental solutions. See here (https://lnkd.in/emg4da_k) for more details on H&H’s PFAS investigation and risk management experience.

H&H is excited to welcome Rachel Schmidt to our Raleigh team! Rachel graduated from NC State in December 2023 with a degree in Environmental Engineering. While at NC State, Rachel worked with Engineers Without Borders on a water project in Sierra Leone. She also spent a summer working as an Environmental Engineering Intern at Ford Motor Company. Welcome, Rachel!