Remediation case studies

BSI provides remediation project management services for a large Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sediment sites. We developed a cost-effective project strategy, which included the assessment and presentation of site conditions to our client, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. The site consists of multiple units, some led by the USEPA and some by the State regulatory agency. BSI has managed multiple investigations, risk assessments, storm water projects, remedial actions and allocation related activities. We identified and managed experts required to construct a comprehensive conceptual site model within a multi-source, historically complicated operational and physical environment. BSI also developed or implemented project management systems such as document management, site and safety activities, and long-term cost and financial review.  The site management strategy has provided a comprehensive approach to the site description, efficiencies in site and regulatory needs and legal approach resulting in an integrated project and reduced costs.  

Value Added:  No safety incidents; coordinated with multiple properties and agencies; developed project and site strategy as well as multiple management systems, including one for long term cost and financial review.

BSI provided remediation project management services at a RCRA Corrective Action decommissioned chemical manufacturing site in the northeast US. BSI worked closely with the client to manage the RCRA Corrective Action process throughout the site investigation, corrective measures study, and remedial action phases of this project.  The remedial action included construction of a hydraulic barrier wall for groundwater control, in-situ thermal desorption to remediate DNAPL in overburden soils, dredging of river sediments, extensive site capping, and ecological restoration, including constructed wetlands and other ecological habitat. BSI’s responsibilities included the management of environmental compliance activities, such as NPDES and storm water permitting, SPCC and RCRA contingency plans, and waste management. BSI coordinated agency and other stakeholders and managed the various technical consultants. In addition, BSI is managing the Operation and Maintenance contractor for the groundwater treatment plant, including optimization strategies.

Value Added:  No safety incidents; coordinated with multiple stakeholders; cost savings recognized from remedial system audits; reuse of brownfields property for ecological preserve and light industry. 

BSI delivered procurement support services for remedial projects at a manufacturing facility in Hungary. Our client identified BSI as a partner to support the remedial design and implementation to address soil and groundwater contamination. The local regulatory authorities desired that a remedial plan be put in place to address the contamination at the site, which was particularly complex due to impacts identified in multiple aquifer zones threatening nearby potable wells. BSI worked with our client and their procurement and local technical teams to develop procurement documents and managed the procurement process. The procurement process identified innovative and cost-effective remedial designs.

Value Added:  Provided our client significant cost savings by first understanding the site issues and then working closely with our client throughout the procurement process to identify highly qualified technical consultants to work with on the project.

BSI provides Portfolio Management for a global petroleum and oil company including retail service stations, retained liability properties and facilities all over the United States.  BSI manages the client’s consultants, provides visible health and safety leadership in the field, participates in strategy sessions with the client’s management and legal representatives, reviews technical documents for all phases of remedial work, reviews safety plans and incidents, negotiates scopes of work and contracts with technical consultants, reviews progress reports and invoices to ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget, ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including permits.  BSI also coordinates negotiations with third parties and regulatory agencies and ensures that the project strategy is consistent with the goals and objectives of the client’s business unit.

Value Added:  Visible safety leadership to reduce safety incidents and injuries, budget stewardship, liability management with a focus on expedited case closure and beneficial re-use of the property and protection of client’s reputation in the community.

BSI provided Program and Safety Management support on behalf of a global petroleum and oil company for divestiture of gasoline stations located in the United States.  BSI managed the planning and implementation of approximately 2,000 Phase I and approximately 1,000 Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.  BSI assisted with the procurement of the consultants and contractors, developed the scopes of work for each site, and developed and implemented a Project Milestone Database that was used to track, manage and report program milestones on a weekly basis.  In addition, BSI interfaced with seven Technical Consultants with multiple offices across the country to communicate goals and objectives set by the client and to ensure consistency.  We also interfaced with multiple regulatory agencies to ensure state requirements were identified and addressed and developed Phase I and Phase II ESA Report templates to ensure report consistency among technical consultants.  We reviewed all Phase I and Phase II ESA reports and handled all financial aspects of the project. BSI also served as the Program Safety Manager responsible for communicating safety expectations to contractors and providing feedback on field observations to client management.  During the period of the program we conducted over 1,000 site inspections providing visible safety leadership and observations on work safety and progress. 

Value Added: Developed and implemented a database tool to track project milestones which allowed our client to meet their deadline commitments to their business line.  The project was completed under the original budget and there were no safety incidents.

BSI delivered Project Management and Construction Management services for remedial action at an 80‐acre site that included: construction of a one‐mile long hydraulic barrier wall using an in‐situ soil mixing technology, in‐situ thermal desorption of DNAPL contaminated soils, dredging and dewatering of river sediments, over 40‐acres of site capping, and ecological restoration, including constructed wetlands and other ecological habitat. Numerous green remediation techniques were applied, and the site received federal and state recognition for its green and sustainability initiatives:  EPA selected the project as a green remediation profile site on the EPA website, and the project received a sustainability award from the stage agency.  Construction management activities included running the weekly project construction meetings, constructability reviews, submittal reviews, and facilitation of permit activities. Work included coordination and presentation at regulatory, community, and legal meetings.

BSI delivered construction management services for remediation of a 128-acre decommissioned chemical manufacturing facility that is being redeveloped.  The remedial construction included: excavation, transportation and disposal of over 250,000 tons of hazardous, TSCA, and solid waste by truck and rail, lead stabilization of soil, and riverbank restoration.  Over 200 excavations up to 19 feet into groundwater generated approximately 10,000,000 gallons of dewatering water.  Sheeting and shoring systems were employed in multiple excavations.  BSI managed the design, construction, and operation of the dewatering groundwater treatment systems.  The work included replacement and relocation of subsurface communication, gas, electrical, chilled water and steam lines.   BSI also managed the modification, abandonment, and installation of over 300 wells.  Remedial work totaled $110 million.

BSI provided Program and Safety Management support for divestiture of gasoline stations located in the United States. BSI managed the planning and implementation of approximately 2,000 Phase I and 1,000 Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. BSI served as the Program Safety Manager and was responsible for communicating safety expectations to contractors and providing feedback on field observations to client management. During the the program BSI conducted over 1,000 site inspections providing visible safety leadership and observations on work safety and progress. 

Value Added: Developed and implemented a database tool to track project milestones which allowed our client to meet their deadline commitments to their business line.  The project was completed under the original budget and there were no safety incidents.

BSI delivered construction safety services during construction of a two-mile long hydraulic barrier wall, and associated groundwater conveyance system and groundwater treatment facility. During construction activities, crews of various sizes and trades working for up to six contractors and subcontractors were onsite. BSI provided safety oversight and leadership, including participation in daily tailgate sessions, review of Job Hazard Assessments, review and approval of daily work permits, field oversight during high-hazard activities, routine observations and reporting of good practices and near misses, maintaining a safety metrics database and dashboards, and incident investigation.

Value Added:  Visible safety leadership, field coordination, and safety performance monitoring during implementation of a large remedial construction project.

Former Chemical Manufacturing Facility, Northeast US
Program management for developing master plans, redevelopment plans, and scope for an overall investigation under State property transfer regulations. The site required expedited investigation, remediation, and redevelopment to allow the client to divest the property. BSI’s project manager worked with the client’s real estate group to determine remediation options that were best suited for the intended future use of the property. By performing the required remediation under the ISRA program, the strategy development for remediation assisted in redevelopment support for site sale and development.

Former Chemical Manufacturing Facility and Pilot Plant, Mid-Atlantic US
This RCRA Corrective Action site was enrolled into the USEPA Voluntary Cleanup Program in 2003. The site includes various closed impoundments, impacted groundwater, and soil impacts due to pilot testing operations for various chemicals. Under the guidance of BSI’s project manager, the site was sold and redeveloped for habitat restoration and portions were donated to a local university. The work included development of a strategy to achieve site closure, redevelopment support to prepare the site for sale, agency negotiations for the final closure under the State Voluntary program, and support during site sale and development.

Pharmaceutical Headquarters, Mid-Atlantic US
BSI’s project manager provided environmental support for the sale and was technical lead on closure through the State Voluntary Cleanup Program. BSI is also supporting the client’s real estate team and providing remediation project management services to determine options for aiding in redevelopment potential. The site redevelopment includes a mix of residential, commercial, and retail uses. The remediation, which is tied to the development, includes soil removal, engineering and intuitional controls, and vapor barriers.

BSI developed a custom application to download financial data directly from the client’s general ledger and import into a budget-tracking application. This saves time and provides more complete and accurate data as compared with individual spreadsheets maintained by the project managers.

For another client, BSI developed, maintains, and facilitates a reserve update process, including a custom database application to clearly define responsibilities and actions. As FASB introduced new interpretations, such as FIN 45, we added new features, process steps, and reports to improve the reserve update process. To comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), BSI identified risks associated with disclosure of liabilities and intentional or inadvertent omission and incorporated the necessary controls to protect against these risks. The process and application have been through numerous annual SOX audits with no significant findings.