Projects

Environmental Management

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

For over 10 years, ECE has performed Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) in the Mid-Atlantic region. We search for the presence of Recognized Environmental Conditions (REC) that may impact or affect the value of the real estate properties during property transfer process. ECE environmental professionals review and analyze background information of the properties, perform site inspections, interview people with knowledge of site areas, review environmental records, and document findings in a report prepared for the clients.

Sneed Property –Washington DC
Anita Restaurant – McLean, Virginia
Diamond Construction – Oxon Hill, Maryland
Al Bertz Property – Baltimore, Maryland
Norbeck Country Club – Rockville, Maryland
Whirland Corporation – McLean, Virginia
Olam Tikvah Congregation –Fairfax, Virginia
eZ-Storage – Rockville, Maryland
eZ-Storage – Ellicott City, Maryland
eZ-Storage – Gaithersburg, Maryland
eZ-Storage – Baltimore, Maryland
eZ-Storage – Gaithersburg, Maryland
2400N Property – Washington, DC
Chase Quarry – Jessup, Maryland
Waverly Shopping Plaza – Baltimore, Maryland
High ‘s Store – Elkton, Maryland
High’s Store – St. Michaels Maryland
Coleman Honda – Clarksville, Maryland
Top Gun Automotive – Waldorf, Maryland
Little Glen Shopping Center – Glen Burnie, Maryland
Parkview at Miramar Landing – Baltimore, Maryland

HIGH’S Store – Elkton, MD

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment

ECE performs Phase II investigation after Phase I ESA. Phase II involves a more comprehensive site investigation that may include soil boring, monitoring well installation, performing soil gas surveys, and sampling and analyzing samples from soil, groundwater, and surface water.

Montgomery Concrete – Rockville, Maryland

Environmental Compliance, Waste Minimization Study, Document Review, Environmental Compliance, Waste Minimization Study & Hazardous Waste Management

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
Since its formation, ECE has assisted clients in complying with regulations through the review of existing regulations and has kept its clients up to date on changes and/or revisions by regulatory agencies. We are able to assist our clients in complying with the regulations in a cost effective manner.

WASTE MINIMIZATION STUDIES
ECE has conducted waste minimization studies at different sites. The sites have varied in operations from industrial sites to maintenance facilities.

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
ECE uses its thorough knowledge of the regulations to assist clients in waste management efforts.

Oil/Water Separator
Tyndall AFB, FL
Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Pope AFB, NC
Brentwood Major Repair and Overhaul Yard
Washington, DC
Landover Bus Garage
Landover, Maryland
Greenbelt Rail Yard Facility
Greenbelt, Maryland

Oil/Water Separator Efficiency Study
Tyndall AFB, Florida

In order to be in compliance with the Bay County advanced Wastewater Pretreatment (AWT) requirements, ECE performed a study to determine the efficiency of oil/water separators in treating Tyndall AFB wastewater. We performed the following activities: reviewed Bay County pretreatment Ordinance and defined required pretreatment limit, investigated and characterized the process and activities which occur at each facility, determined all sources of wastewater which discharge to oil/water separators through available MSDS data sheets and site investigations, investigated the capability of the oil/water separators, provided sufficient pre-treatment to comply with Bay County standards, evaluated and recommended oil/water separator repair or upgrades so as to remain in compliance with pretreatment standards, investigated and recommended other treatment process to replace the existing oil/water separators, and provided a cost estimate for each treatment alternatives. ECE studied the hydraulic system of the facilities on base and used the results to identify sources and components of wastewater discharging to OWS. A dye test was performed at some facilities to better understand the hydraulics of the storm sewer and wastewater systems. We reviewed the wastewater analytical results of each OWS, and compared them with Bay County advance wastewater pretreatment standards. Cost analysis of each treatment technology was evaluated to select the most cost-effective system.

Oil/Water Separator Efficiency Study
Tyndall AFB, Florida

Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Pope AFB, NC

ECE revised and updated the hazardous waste plan for the base as well as reviewed applicable Air Force instruction and federal and state regulations. We conducted site visits at each facility operating on base, interviewed facility personnel, reviewed records, inspected waste accumulation points and documented waste minimization management practices. The plan provides guidance for the management of hazardous waste by establishing procedures for proper waste accumulation, storage and transportation from point of generation to final disposition.

Technology Feasibility Study & Remediation Design

FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND REMEDIATION DESIGN

Years of practice focused around evaluation of various technologies to determine applicability, feasibility and efficiency in treating contamination at sites. Proven and merging technologies are compared to determine which would be the most cost effective, applicable and efficient at cleaning contaminated site. ECE usually develops site specific technologies while using the experience gained from similar sites when choosing applicable site-specific solutions. Our experiences include applying biological method to treat waste at different sites.

Southeastern Bus Division – Washington, DC
Bladensburg Bus Garage – Washington, DC

Biotreatment Pilot Study
Southeastern Division Bus Garage, SE
Washington, DC

ECE performed an environmental study to determine appropriate treatment of wastewater from the bus facility. The wastewater generated from bus washing and engine steam cleaning activities at the facility flows through a gravity Oil/water separator (OWS) prior to discharge to the combined sewer system that flows to Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

Due to the variability in activities performed at the facility, the OWS is marginally effective at meeting the discharge limit for oil and grease established by the District of Columbia Environmental Regulation Administration. In an effort to find a treatment system that will be effective in bringing the concentration of oil and grease to below the limit, ECE conducted a 120-day biological pilot treatment study. During the study, water samples were collected and analyzed weekly. At the conclusion of the study, ECE performed cost analysis of treatment alternatives and provided recommendations after comparing the biological treatment with the other existing technologies that were applicable to the site.

Hazardous Waste Management

ECE has conducted studies at different sites in an effort to obtain information required to prepare hazardous waste management plan. The studies involve site visits, hazardous material inventory, and interviews with facility personnel. We prepare Hazardous Waste Management Plan that outlines procedures for storage, accumulation and disposal of wastes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations at the conclusion of studies.

Brentwood Major Repair and Overhaul Yard – Washington, DC
Landover Bus Garage – Landover, Maryland
Greenbelt Rail Yard Facility – Greenbelt, Maryland
14th Street Bus Facility – Washington, DC
New Carrollton Rail Yard Facility – New Carrollton, Maryland
Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina – North Carolina

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan

ECE has prepared spill prevention control and countermeasure plans for different facilities in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. We apply our knowledge of the regulations to assist clients to develop a plan to prevent and/or respond promptly to spill. Facilities were visited to document oil and regulated liquid storage areas and the facilities layout.

SunTrust Bank Operations Center – Glen Burnie, Maryland
SunTrust Bank Headquarters – Richmond, Virginia
SunTrust Bank Riverview Center – Richmond, Virginia
JFK Maintenance and Inspection Station – Perryville, Maryland
Nice Bridge Maintenance Facility – Maryland
Ft. McHenry Maintenance Facility – Baltimore, Maryland
Bay Bridge Maintenance Facility – Annapolis, Maryland
JFK Maintenance I – Baltimore, Maryland
FSK Bridge Maintenance Facility – Baltimore, Maryland
Brentwood Major Repair and Overhaul Yard – Washington, DC
Landover Bus Garage – Landover, Maryland
Greenbelt Rail Yard Facility – Greenbelt, Maryland
14th Street Bus Facility – Washington, DC
New Carrollton Rail Yard Facility – New Carrollton, Maryland

JFK Maintenance and Inspection Station-Perryville, Maryland

FSK Bridge Maintenance Facility
Baltimore, Maryland

Stormwater Pollution Prevention

We assist clients to prevent stormwater pollution by developing a plan that outlines steps to take to ensure that stormwater pollution is eliminated or minimized. ECE reviews available options that are site specific to establish the Best Management Practices (BMP).

14th Street Bus Facility – Washington, DC
Greenbelt Rail Yard Facility – Greenbelt, Maryland
Landover Bus Garage – Landover, Maryland
Brentwood Major Repair and Overhaul Yard – Washington, DC
Tyndall AFB, North Carolina