Environmental Planning

Make informed decisions and manage your environmental risks through Bay West’s environmental planning services. We evaluate the environmental impacts of proposed projects or activities and develop strategies to mitigate negative effects. Our team of environmental planners is here to guide you through every step of the planning process, combining scientific expertise with strategic insight to deliver cost effective, balanced solutions achieving your project’s goals.

Environmental Planning

Due Diligence

Our due diligence services include:

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs): We conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify potential contamination and environmental liabilities through historical research in compliance with ASTM E1527-21 and E2247-16.
Phase II ESAs: We conduct ESAs to evaluate potential contamination associated with current and past land uses including collection of soil, groundwater, soil vapor, sediment, and surface water samples. This includes interpreting results, comparing results to applicable regulatory standards, and providing conclusions and recommendations.
Regulated Materials Surveys: We evaluate the presence of regulated substances like asbestos, lead, and polychlorinated biphenyls to ensure safety and compliance.
Client Input and Communication: We guide clients through appropriate state and federal regulatory programs and assist in obtaining regulatory approval of environmental management strategies, remedy implementation, and environmental liability assurances.
Regulatory Compliance Audits: We verify that our clients are following environmental laws and regulations, minimizing the risk of penalties and legal issues.
Risk Management Strategies: We offer guidance on mitigating identified risks, from remediation plans to negotiating liability terms in transactions.
PFAS Environmental Due Diligence and Brownfield Redevelopment: The final rule on two PFAS compounds’ Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) designation has put perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) on equal footing with other hazardous substances under CERCLA/Superfund rules. The designation requires due diligence assessments to evaluate the potential for PFAS use as part of a standard Phase I environmental site assessment. Bay West’s real estate due diligence and brownfield services are here to help you evaluate current and past property uses, including those associated with industries that have been linked to PFAS applications in their processes.

Get the Phase I ESA Due Diligence Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure you’re covering the essential steps of a thorough, compliant environmental site assessment. Download it anytime to keep your due diligence on track.

Brownfield Redevelopment

Our brownfield services include:

Comprehensive Site Assessments: We document the property’s historical use and evaluate the magnitude and extent of contamination to develop effective remedial strategies.
Remediation and Cleanup: We implement the latest techniques to address environmental issues safely and efficiently.
Stakeholder Engagement: We collaborate with community members, government agencies, and developers to ensure projects meet local needs and expectations.

Public Communication

Our public communication services include:

Stakeholder Engagement: We facilitate open dialogues between project teams and stakeholders, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered in the development and implementation of environmental projects.
Public Consultations and Information Sessions: We provide clear, comprehensive information about environmental projects through well-organized events, addressing concerns and gathering valuable feedback from the community.
Communication Campaigns: Our targeted campaigns raise awareness and promote understanding of key environmental issues, leveraging various media platforms and graphic design to reach and resonate with a broad audience.
Educational Outreach: We develop and deliver educational programs and materials that inform the public about environmental stewardship, sustainability practices, and how they can contribute to a healthier planet.
Graphic Design: Our team of graphic designers are experts in taking complex technical graphics or information and transforming it into an easy-to-read visualization.

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure/ Facility Response Plan

Our SPCC/FRP services include:

Plan Development: We tailor plans to your facility’s unique characteristics, ensuring comprehensive spill prevention strategies are in place.
Facility Assessments: We identify potential spill sources and vulnerabilities within your operations to implement effective containment measures.
Training and Drills: We equip your personnel with the knowledge and skills they need to prevent spills and respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations.
Regulatory Compliance: We ensure your plan adheres to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state regulations and standards, minimizing legal and financial risks.

Industrial Hygiene

Our industrial hygiene services include:

Hazard Identification and Assessment: We conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify potential health hazards in the workplace. Bay West has experience with asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, building material, mold assessments, and more.
Exposure Monitoring and Control: We use advanced tools and techniques to monitor exposure levels and implement controls to reduce risks.
Program Development and Training: We create customized health and safety programs and provide training to educate employees on hazard awareness and prevention.
Regulatory Compliance: We ensure that your workplace meets all relevant health and safety standards and regulations through occupational exposure assessments, personal exposure monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, job hazard analyses, and more.

Asbestos Management

Our asbestos management services offer:

Comprehensive Asbestos Surveys: We conduct thorough inspections to identify the presence and condition of ACM in your facility through surveys for pre-purchase, pre-renovation, or pre-demolition.
Removal Design: We design, bid, and manage removal projects to comply with regulations to meet renovation and demolition project scopes.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation: We ensure all asbestos management activities are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, providing complete documentation for your records.
Management Planning: Bay West can ease your compliance needs by offering management planning for the management of asbestos in facilities.
Air Monitoring: During abatement projects, Bay West has personnel capable of collecting and analyzing air samples on site to obtain real time results, minimizing down time. Our phase contrast microscopists are registered analysts by the AIHA Registry Programs® in the Asbestos Analysts Registry program with Bay West organization.

Safety Training

Our on-site services include:

Pre-Training Consultation: Included with our in-person training is a pre-training consultation, where we discuss and refine the training content to match your exact needs. This session is key to customizing our tailored refresher training, ensuring that every minute of the course is valuable and directly applicable to your operations.
On-Site Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Refresher Courses: We bring our 8-hour in-person HAZWOPER refresher courses directly to your site, eliminating scheduling conflicts or the need for additional travel. This allows us to integrate seamlessly into your schedule, providing top-tier training without the inconvenience.
- Tailored Refresher Training: At the heart of our offering is the understanding that each client has unique needs. Our training program devotes 6 hours to essential topics in hazardous materials safety, including hazard awareness, placarding, hazardous materials chemistry, air monitoring, decontamination, and basic mitigation strategies.
- Customized Content Selection: To ensure our training is as relevant as possible to your specific challenges, we offer 2 additional hours of content from a curated menu of industry-specific topics. This allows you to tailor the training to directly address the hazards and work environments your team encounters.
Flexible Scheduling: Say goodbye to the rigid training schedules of the past. Our model is built around your needs, offering the training you require at a time that best suits your operations.

All Recent Experience

Restoring Buxton Beach: Rapid Response to Coastal Contamination

Bay West responded to petroleum contamination at Buxton Beach, NC, helping the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remediate and restore a sensitive coastal site.

Transforming a Hazardous Property: Bay West Cleans Up Auto Salvage Yard

Bay West led the successful cleanup of a long-contaminated auto salvage yard, turning a hazardous property into a safe, developable site through coordinated environmental services and expert project management.

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