"Hurricane Sandy Aftermath, Mold and the Re-use of Demolition Materials" by Kimberly Hicks, Project Manager, was published in the Novermber 23, 2012 special edition of Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal, The Road to Recovery.

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast has had an immediate effect on our lives and will continue for years to come.  Whether you endured flooding, power outages, fallen trees, or drinking water restrictions, the storm has caused significant damage to properties.  In areas affected by flooding, it was several days until the waters receded in some buildings in order to assess damage.  Due to the significant damage, some buildings will be demolished.  Although not initially seen, mold can play a major role in how to quantify the damage. Read more.

Craig Gorczyca, Director, Operations and Waste Management Services wrote an article titled, "Contaminated Soil Disposal:  New Remediation Technologies Avoid Using Up Landfill Space" that appeared in the October 2012 edition of Commerce Magazine.

George W. Crimmins, III, Associate General Counsel, published an article titled "Can A Consulting Firm with LSRPs on Staff Provide Confidential Due Diligence?" that appeared in the September 2012 edition of Commerce Magazine.

Many clients raise questions regarding the state of the environmental due diligence process in New Jersey, in the wake of the Site Remediation Reform Act’s (“SRRA”) passage and the institution of the Licensed Site Remediation Professional (“LSRP”) program.  These questions often concern whether an environmental consulting firm can conduct a confidential due diligence project, especially in the context of a Preliminary Assessment (“PA”) / Site Investigation (“SI”) or Phase I / Phase II, even though the consulting firm has one or more LSRPs on staff.

Sharon McSwieney, LSRP, Assistant Vice-President, was quoted in an article titled "New Jersey's LSRPs:  Rising to the Challenge" that appeared in the September 2012 edition of Commerce Magazine.

It has been somewhat of a challenge over the past three years to keep current with the evolving guidance and regulations.  However, NJDEP has been very helpful with providing advice on how to navigate this shifting landscape to keep projects in compliance.  The agency has shown a genuine willingness to work with developers to ensure that projects can proceed through redevelopment in accordance with applicable laws.

Craig Gorczyca, Director, Operations and Waste Management Services wrote an article titled, "A New Definition for Backfill in New Jersey" that appeared in the April 2012 edition of Commerce Magazine.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently published a new guidance document regarding the use of backfill material.  The intent of the new guideline is to reduce the volume of disposal at landfills by allowing certain fill material to be reused onsite.  
 

Donald Richardson, Vice President, published an article titled "Controlling Post Remediation Care Cost and Liability Risks" that appeared in the March 2012 edition of Modern Contractor Solutions.

Implementing institutional and engineering controls is a proven means to perform cost effective risk-based cleanups.  By using these environmental site controls the responsible (or remediating party) benefits by reducing the scope (and cost) of site cleanup and safely leaving a legacy of low levels of contamination that is consistent with future site use.

Donald Richardson, Vice President, published an article titled "New Standard Defines Continuing Obligations Monitoring at Contaminated Sites to Retain Federal Liability Protection " that appeared in the October 2011 edition of Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce Magazine.

Alfred Moffit, CPG, Director, Site Assessment – Remedial Investigatory Services was quoted on Page 72 of an article titled, "Brownfield Redevelopment is a Key Element in Building Strong Local Economies in New Jersey" that appeared in the November 2011 edition of Commerce Magazine.