Environment Consulting Services for Wetlands and Navigable Waterways, Petroleum and Hazardous Waste, Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation, National Environmental Policy Act, Brownfields Project Planning and Site Remediation Management
Environmental Remediation
Common Sense Solutions, LLC (CSS) is a Washington, DC consulting firm that provides cost-effective solutions to environmental problems that would be valuable to your project. CSS has worked extensively with wetland creation, river bank erosion control, eco-system restoration, soil and water bioremediation and hazardous waste and petroleum projects for over twenty eight years. In Washington, D.C., we lobby for innovative technologies for soil and groundwater remediation before the U.S Congress and private sector. As a result, we have evaluated numerous technologies for their ability to cleanup contaminated soil, surface and groundwater and only represent the most effective technologies. Innovative Technology Marketing Due to our work with hazardous waste and petroleum sites, CSS has acquired extensive site owner lists and regulator contacts. CSS`s credentials and credibility with regulators have opened doors for meetings, new technology demonstrations and projects that would otherwise have been difficult to arrange. On your company`s behalf, CSS will aggressively pursue contracts with the worst polluters on the ``enforcement hook`` for multiple and ``mega`` sites. In addition CSS has done prep work with targeted industries whose waste products are ripe for chemical oxidation and bioremediation treatment. Due to twenty-eight years of lobbying, CSS is in an extraordinary position to market your remediation products. We have acquired voluminous lists of corporate, site owner, Brownfields developer, and remediation contractor contacts that would be valuable to your company. CSS has developed relationships with U.S targeted industries that are in need of innovative waste solutions. On our client's behalf, our staff ``matches`` sites with applicable technologies and explains its virtues to the responsible party, developer and regulator. Typically, this is accomplished at the best time, when the parties are seeking cost and duration cutting alternatives. Over the years, our credentials and credibility with Fortune 500 companies and regulators have opened doors for meetings, demonstrations and projects that would otherwise have been difficult to arrange. Recently, we began discussions with the Chinese government to bring innovative remediation technologies to that country. As our client, this groundwork could greatly benefit the marketing of your company`s remediation technologies, products and services. Wetland Creation Our work with wetlands has involved the creation of mitigation plots in conjunction with Clean Water Act (Section 404) requirements, and creating waste water cells for industrial effluent and storm water management. Secondary benefits have been to improve flood control, improve water quality, recreation and wildlife habitat. CSS has superior expertise identifying hydric soils, wetland hydrology, inundation rates, salinities and selecting the appropriate hydrophytic plant species. CSS provides project management for contracting excavation machinery and oversees the use of local operators. CSS has well established relationships with nurseries that pack and ship plant stock. CSS will completely satisfy all regulatory requirements and if needed, provide expert witness testimony. Currently, CSS is in discussions with the Chinese government to bring wetland creation to that country. Phytoremediation Phytoremediation is the technical term used to describe the treatment of environmental contamination through the use of plants. Certain plants are able to extract hazardous substances such as petroleum hydrocarbons, arsenic, lead and uranium from soil and water. One example is alpine pennycress, a plant which naturally accumulates high levels of cadmium and zinc from the environment. Alpine pennycress is therefore known as a hyperaccumulator of these metals, which in unnaturally high levels would be poisonous to many plants. Another example of a hyperaccumulator is the brake fern. This fern extracts arsenic from the soil at a much greater rate than other plants. This arsenic is stored in the fern's leaves at as much as 200 times that present in the soil, thus enabling effective and practical clean-up programs. Sunflowers were also used to clean up uranium near Chernobyl. Other favorable phytoremediation plants include wetland plants (particularly cattails), pumpkins, willows and cottonwood. CSS provides the full range of project planning, management and oversight for this innovative solution to site contamination. Currently, CSS is in discussions with the Chinese government to bring Phytoremediation to that country. Matrix Enhanced Treatment System CSS also provides support for a recently developed petroleum and hazardous waste soil remediation portable device called METS (Matrix Enhanced Treatment System). METS is ideal for soil cleanups because of its thoroughness, mobility and cost effectiveness. This state-of-the-art mobile self contained machine has consistently demonstrated that it can substantially reduce petroleum hydrocarbons, MTBE, BTEX, TCE, lead, arsenic, acidity, and even PCBs. In fact, it can neutralize 140 contaminants. Contact us for more information on this exciting new technology`s many applications.
Common Sense Solutions, LLC (CSS) is a Washington, DC consulting firm that provides cost-effective solutions to environmental problems that would be valuable to your project. CSS has worked extensively with wetland creation, river bank erosion control, eco-system restoration, soil and water bioremediation and hazardous waste and petroleum projects for over twenty eight years.
In Washington, D.C., we lobby for innovative technologies for soil and groundwater remediation before the U.S Congress and private sector. As a result, we have evaluated numerous technologies for their ability to cleanup contaminated soil, surface and groundwater and only represent the most effective technologies.
Due to our work with hazardous waste and petroleum sites, CSS has acquired extensive site owner lists and regulator contacts. CSS`s credentials and credibility with regulators have opened doors for meetings, new technology demonstrations and projects that would otherwise have been difficult to arrange. On your company`s behalf, CSS will aggressively pursue contracts with the worst polluters on the ``enforcement hook`` for multiple and ``mega`` sites. In addition CSS has done prep work with targeted industries whose waste products are ripe for chemical oxidation and bioremediation treatment.
Due to twenty-eight years of lobbying, CSS is in an extraordinary position to market your remediation products. We have acquired voluminous lists of corporate, site owner, Brownfields developer, and remediation contractor contacts that would be valuable to your company. CSS has developed relationships with U.S targeted industries that are in need of innovative waste solutions.
On our client's behalf, our staff ``matches`` sites with applicable technologies and explains its virtues to the responsible party, developer and regulator. Typically, this is accomplished at the best time, when the parties are seeking cost and duration cutting alternatives. Over the years, our credentials and credibility with Fortune 500 companies and regulators have opened doors for meetings, demonstrations and projects that would otherwise have been difficult to arrange.
Recently, we began discussions with the Chinese government to bring innovative remediation technologies to that country. As our client, this groundwork could greatly benefit the marketing of your company`s remediation technologies, products and services.
Our work with wetlands has involved the creation of mitigation plots in conjunction with Clean Water Act (Section 404) requirements, and creating waste water cells for industrial effluent and storm water management. Secondary benefits have been to improve flood control, improve water quality, recreation and wildlife habitat. CSS has superior expertise identifying hydric soils, wetland hydrology, inundation rates, salinities and selecting the appropriate hydrophytic plant species. CSS provides project management for contracting excavation machinery and oversees the use of local operators. CSS has well established relationships with nurseries that pack and ship plant stock. CSS will completely satisfy all regulatory requirements and if needed, provide expert witness testimony. Currently, CSS is in discussions with the Chinese government to bring wetland creation to that country.
Phytoremediation is the technical term used to describe the treatment of environmental contamination through the use of plants. Certain plants are able to extract hazardous substances such as petroleum hydrocarbons, arsenic, lead and uranium from soil and water. One example is alpine pennycress, a plant which naturally accumulates high levels of cadmium and zinc from the environment. Alpine pennycress is therefore known as a hyperaccumulator of these metals, which in unnaturally high levels would be poisonous to many plants. Another example of a hyperaccumulator is the brake fern. This fern extracts arsenic from the soil at a much greater rate than other plants. This arsenic is stored in the fern's leaves at as much as 200 times that present in the soil, thus enabling effective and practical clean-up programs. Sunflowers were also used to clean up uranium near Chernobyl. Other favorable phytoremediation plants include wetland plants (particularly cattails), pumpkins, willows and cottonwood. CSS provides the full range of project planning, management and oversight for this innovative solution to site contamination. Currently, CSS is in discussions with the Chinese government to bring Phytoremediation to that country.
CSS also provides support for a recently developed petroleum and hazardous waste soil remediation portable device called METS (Matrix Enhanced Treatment System). METS is ideal for soil cleanups because of its thoroughness, mobility and cost effectiveness. This state-of-the-art mobile self contained machine has consistently demonstrated that it can substantially reduce petroleum hydrocarbons, MTBE, BTEX, TCE, lead, arsenic, acidity, and even PCBs. In fact, it can neutralize 140 contaminants. Contact us for more information on this exciting new technology`s many applications.
Microbe Bioremediation
Common Sense Solutions, LLC provides consulting services to companies interested in complying with federal and state laws and regulations involving wetlands and navigable waterways, petroleum and hazardous waste, brownfields project planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We also make planning and management recommendations for brownfields projects, outdoor recreation and natural resource assessments and provide comprehensive training and coaching services to sharpen corporate managerial skills to enhance environmental awareness. The following illustrates the services we provide: Wetlands and Navigable Waterways Impact Assessments for proposed construction Threshold analysis for required approvals General permit applications for encroachments Transition area (buffer) approvals Individual permits with alternatives and mitigation Evaluation of mitigation options Functional assessment of wetland value Planning and design of compensatory wetlands and waste water cells Post-construction field monitoring of wetland plots Expert witness testimony Petroleum and Hazardous Waste New Technology Representation and Consulting Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations or other national and state regulations Spill prevention plans Remedial investigation/feasibility studies Phase I assessments for real estate transactions Expert witness testimony Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Reporting Requirements Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans Underground storage tank compliance plans Department of Transportation Hazmat compliance plans Representation in negotiations Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Forestry management plans Wildlife management plans Camp ground, boating, handicap, and interpretative facility planning Public green space assessments Park and recreation management plans Proposed or expanding trail development initiatives Visitor needs assessments Expert witness testimony National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Analysis and preparation of environmental documents and technical studies to address NEPA requirements Assistance in understanding key aspects of technical studies and environmental documents Representation in negotiations with regulators Expert witness testimony Lobbying in the nation's capital Brownfield Projects Assistance in obtaining funding Urban renewal environmental planning Determining best use of various state and federal funding sources for neighborhood, community and other development projects Coordination and assistance through all approvals Environmental analyses of potential sites Representation in negotiations Assistance with prospective purchaser agreements Expert witness testimony CSS Has Developed a Myriad of Business Partnerships Kingsfield, Inc. (Remediation Chemists) Frac Rite Environmental, Ltd (Soil Fracturing Engineers) Earthworks Environmental, Inc. (Site Remediation Consultants) Microbe Inotech Labs, Inc, (Laboratory Scientists) American Biotek Labs, Inc. (Laboratory Scientists) Coburn Construction, Inc. (Remediation Consultants) Naturally Boulder, Inc. (Bottled Water Provider) The Environment Concern, Inc. (Wetland Nursery) Wolf Trap Nursery (Phytoremediation Plant Nursery)
Common Sense Solutions, LLC provides consulting services to companies interested in complying with federal and state laws and regulations involving wetlands and navigable waterways, petroleum and hazardous waste, brownfields project planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We also make planning and management recommendations for brownfields projects, outdoor recreation and natural resource assessments and provide comprehensive training and coaching services to sharpen corporate managerial skills to enhance environmental awareness.
The following illustrates the services we provide:
Environmental Consulting Services
Common Sense Solutions, LLC provides consulting services to companies interested in complying with federal and state laws and regulations involving wetlands and navigable waterways, petroleum and hazardous waste, brownfields project planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We also make planning and management recommendations for brownfields projects, outdoor recreation and natural resource assessments and can provide comprehensive training and coaching services to sharpen individual managerial skills and enhance environmental awareness. The following illustrates the types of services we provide: Wetlands and Navigable Waterways Environmental Impact Assessments Threshold analysis for necessary approvals General permit applications for encroachments Transition area (buffer) approvals Individual permits with alternatives and mitigation Evaluation of mitigation options Functional assessment of wetland value Planning and design of compensatory wetland enhancement or creation Post-construction field monitoring of mitigation sites Expert witness testimony Petroleum and Hazardous Waste New Technology Consulting Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations or other national and state regulations Resolution of action items from previous assessments Remedial investigation/feasibility studies Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Reporting Requirements Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans Underground storage tank compliance plans Department of Transportation Hazmat compliance Representation in negotiations with regulators Expert witness testimony Lobbying in the nation's capital Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Camp ground, boating, handicap, and interpretative facility planning Public green space assessment Park and recreation management plans Proposed or expanding trail development initiatives Visitor needs assessments Expert witness testimony National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Independent reviews and evaluations of environmental documents and technical studies prepared to address NEPA requirements Assistance in understanding key aspects of technical studies and environmental documents Representation in negotiations with regulators Expert witness testimony Lobbying in the nation's capital Brownfield Projects Urban renewal project planning Determining best use of various state and federal funding sources for neighborhood, community and other development projects Coordination and assistance through all local, county, state, federal, and related approvals Environmental analyses of potential sites Representation in negotiations with regulators Assistance in obtaining prospective purchaser agreements Expert witness testimony CSS Has Developed a Myriad of Business Partnerships Kingsfield, Inc. (Remediation Chemists) Frac Rite Environmental, Ltd (Soil Fracturing Engineers) Earthworks Environmental, Inc. (Site Remediation Consultants) Microbe Inotech Labs, Inc, (Laboratory Scientists) American Biotek Labs, Inc. (Laboratory Scientists) Coburn Construction, Inc. (Remediation Consultants) Naturally Boulder, Inc. (Bottled Water Provider) The Environment Concern, Inc. ( Nursery)
Common Sense Solutions, LLC provides consulting services to companies interested in complying with federal and state laws and regulations involving wetlands and navigable waterways, petroleum and hazardous waste, brownfields project planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We also make planning and management recommendations for brownfields projects, outdoor recreation and natural resource assessments and can provide comprehensive training and coaching services to sharpen individual managerial skills and enhance environmental awareness.
The following illustrates the types of services we provide:
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