Hazardous Waste

PELA professionals are experienced in solving problems associated with toxic
and hazardous materials and responding to emergency situations. Personnel
have the required OSHA 40-hour training in health and safety operations at
hazardous material sites (CFR 1910.120(3)(2). We have successfully completed assignments at RCRA and CERCLA sites for industry, state regulatory agencies,
and EPA Superfund. Typical work elements include:

• Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies

• Remedial Feasibility Investigations

• Site selection for hazardous waste facilities

• Interpretation of Satellite imagery and aerial photography

• Design and implementation of monitoring systems

• Installation of monitoring wells

• Computer modeling of ground water movement and contaminant transport

• Geophysical surveys

• Geochemical and geotechnical testing and analyses

• Air quality permitting

• Supervision of treatment and removal of contaminants

Solid Waste

PELA provides comprehensive studies for siting and design of waste disposal
facilities. We assist clients with obtaining construction, operating, and closure
permits from federal and state agencies. PELA also has extensive experience in representing clients in meetings with regulatory agencies and public hearings.
Our technical staff performs:

• Multi-phase hydrogeologic investigations

• Evaluation of land subsidence (sinkholes)

• Evaluation of suspected faults

• Selection of suitable sites for potential industrial and municipal landfills

• Land use planning and impact assessments

• Wetlands and estuarine studies

• Archaeological, cultural, and socio-economic assessments associated with development of land, resources, and recreational facilities