The array of regulatory programs relevant to environmental projects is complex and continually evolving. With over 30 years of staff experience, Locus has the resources to help navigate these programs, whether at the federal, state, or local level. Locus provides comprehensive environmental management services in compliance with many regulatory programs, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

We believe that the successful outcome of the RCRA process is won at the work plan stage. The owner/operator and its consultant sets the tone of the entire regulatory process with the work plan and the initial agency negotiation. We have seen many companies address the RCRA facility assessment (RFA) directly, but with the minimum investigative effort and with no plans for future action. The Locus approach is to develop a strategy based on the long-term uses of the facility, to determine remediation goals (from no-action to clean closure), evaluate the probability of success of these goals, establish a negotiation strategy, and finally, to prepare the RCRA facility investigation (RFI) work plan to meet these goals.

Locus has successfully used this methodology to affect significant long-term cost savings for our clients. We provide all of the services necessary for implementation of your RCRA Corrective Action Program. These services include strategic planning to help determine long-term remediation goals and to set the tone of the corrective action process; preparation of the RFI workplan, including Health and Safety Plans, Sampling and Analysis Plans, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plans; implementation of the RFI workplan, including site investigation (soil sampling, drilling, geology, hydrogeology, surface hydrology, and ecology), risk assessment, groundwater modeling, and preparation of RFI reports. Corrective measure studies (CMS) include specialized sampling, bench-scale and pilot-scale testing. Corrective action encompasses the design and construction of appropriate remedies, including groundwater recovery and treatment systems, slurry walls, RCRA caps, waste stabilization, fixation, and solidification, and constructed wetlands.

CERCLA (Superfund)

Locus Technologies offers a unique combination of professional services, including permitting, engineering, construction, and operation and maintenance capabilities to perform remedial investigations and feasibility studies (RI/FS) and remedial design and remedial action (RD/RA) at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) hazardous waste sites. Our engineers have been involved in site investigations and site remediation assessments for more than 30 years, covering the full range of activities, from field investigations through data analysis, evaluation, engineering design, construction, and operation and maintenance. Locus' engineers and scientists have worked on more than 200 Superfund sites nationwide.

We undertake RI/FS studies with a thorough knowledge and understanding of current environmental regulation and permit requirements. Locus has completed numerous projects requiring extensive interaction with regulatory agency personnel, as well as presentations at public meetings. We frequently negotiate with regulatory agencies to optimize the selected remedy to appropriate levels for the risk involved.

Our feasibility studies are conducted in accordance with CERCLA requirements, guidance documents, and any applicable state and local regulations. The Locus staff is particularly sensitive to the development of site-specific health, safety, and quality assurance plans, as well as to community relations support.

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