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Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is an 8(a) certified, service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVO), economically disadvantaged woman-owned (EDWO) small business (SB).
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cultural resources
client / location | project | details |
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Nationwide | Technical Assistance for Historic Preservation Compliance | Provided technical assistance and advice on National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance and planning for VA sites across the country, including Veterans Health Administration (VHA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) locations. Deliverables included:
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Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast, Multiple locations | Section 106 and 110 Compliance | Conducted archaeological assessment and evaluation, including: Archaeological research design and context studies: Historic resources survey and evaluation, Historic Structure reports, including documentation for Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), and Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) Developed Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans Provided Archaeological Monitoring and Cultural Landscape services |
U.S. Army Reservation Fort Knox, KY | Cultural Resources Technical Support |
Conducted Phase I and Phase II archaeological survey and assessment for NRHP evaluation Updated existing Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan Conducted historic building, structure and site inventories for historic preservation Analyzed satellite imagery and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) remote sensing techniques Provided GIS services to capture, edit, and analyze data |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore | Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plans |
Completed the first Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plans (ICRMPs) for three USACE reservoir properties in New York and Pennsylvania Provided decision-making tool and resource for Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) compliance Established procedures and priorities for resource management Provided compliance requirements specified by Sections 106 and 110 |
U.S. Coast Guard Office of Environmental Management | Cultural Resources Training Support |
Provided technical expertise support to develop training modules for the following topics: Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Cultural Resources/Historical Preservation, Environmental Justice, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Noise Control Act, and Environmental Justice Provided tools to develop knowledge and response to federal laws for cultural and natural resources within the agency’s area of responsibility Developed training module about laws and correlating regulations related to CG mission and activities |
Veteran's Curation Program (VCP), GA, MO & VA | Curation: Veteran's Curation Program Support |
Managed and staffed the 3 VCP laboratories Provided conservation and curation support required to manage VCP, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) summary, and inventory services Prepared digital collections for hosting to digital repositories Conducted archives and background research covering archaeological investigations and collections Prepared scientific and summary reports for professional journals, the lay public, and management sector Prepared tutorials and teaching aids for publication and electronic dissemination Designed and prepared descriptive displays as well as video productions for public outreach, training, and public education Obtained, retrofitted, equipped, supervised, managed, maintained, and demobilized collections processing laboratories Hired veterans to complete collections work to support re-entry into civilian life and facilitate future employment through resume reviews, mock interviews, job placements |
compliance
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Army Research Lab (ARL), MD | Environmental Health & Safety Services | Established Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation and Special Medical Waste Storage sites Characterized wastes to determine proper EPA and DOT coding Completed Render Safe Documentation and Materials Documented as Safe Certifications for Materials Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard Reviewed and modified existing NRC license Prepared Stormwater Management and Sediment and Erosion Control permits; prepared the Tier II Hazardous Materials Reports, EPCRA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Form R Reports, and Solid Waste Annual Report Prepared Title V Air Permits and air quality program compliance support Supported Hazardous Materials Management Program, reviewed and updated the ARL Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP), and provided emergency response for accidental spills Participated in Environmental Performance Assessment System (EPAS) and Site Assistance Visits (SAVs) through internal audits and inspections; monitored compliance activities; analyzed Federal, State, APG, and local environmental legislation and regulatory developments Packaged and transported Regulated Medical Waste and signed shipping manifests Supported Environmental Management System (EMS) and Pollution Prevention (P2) with opportunity assessments, process reviews, product substitutions, and chemical inventory reductions Managed solid waste including pursuing re-use and recycling opportunities Reviewed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and assessed potential impact on activities and operations Created training programs to improve regulatory awareness and hazard communication to the ARL civilian and contractor workforce Performed routine inspections to identify areas of concern or non-compliance across all environmental and safety media areas and prepared corrective action plans Created standard operating procedures, internal operating procedures, job hazard analysis, chemical hygiene plan, and site-specific contingency plans |
Commercial Contracting Corporation, MI | Compliance and EMS | Produced user-friendly regulatory-compliance spreadsheet for the company's Environmental Management System to support regulatory compliance assumptions and EMS record-keeping requirements |
Defense Supply Center, Richmond, VA | Safety and Occupational Health |
Provided safety instructions, guidance and training Conducted safety campaigns Established and monitored trending and metrics data Produced and posted safety displays Published mishap prevention articles Conducted accident investigations Managed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Oversaw Safety eWorkplace SharePoint site Conducted ergonomic assessments Supported Enterprise Safety Applications Management System (ESAMS) |
Fort A.P. Hill | Integrated Pest Management Plan |
Updated the Integrated Pest Management Plan Addressed permit needs for pesticide discharge to surface water to ensure compliance with Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Developed permit management strategies and data collection tools to document and track pesticide application activities, including Pesticide Discharge Management Plan template and Pesticides Requirements Checklist for distribution to pesticide contractors |
Fort A.P. Hill | Stormwater Management Surveys |
Conducted installation-wide non-point source stormwater surveys in accordance with Section 319 of the Clean Water Act and Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Regulations Assessed impact of vehicle washing, forestry operations, firebreak construction and maintenance, mobile water purification operations, mobile kitchen trailer (MKT) operations and other activities |
Fort Bragg, NC | Watershed Quality |
Obtained a delegated regulatory program for sediment control from State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Conducted erosion control, sediment control and storm water management |
Fort Campbell, KY | Waste Minimization, RCRA Compliance |
Developed environmental training and education for satellite accumulation point operators and military personnel including Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and environmental quality officer (EQO) training Evaluated, inspected and made recommendations for RCRA Subpart C and D Compliance Oversaw Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessments, P3 updates, and P2 Initiatives Supported implementation of the EMS Updated Environmental Handbook and Environmental Operation Procedures |
Fort Detrick and Fort Meade, MD | EPCRA, Section 313 (TRI) |
Supported Section 313 TRI Form R preparation and submission |
Fort Knox, KY | Air Quality |
Completed data collection and recordkeeping for Title V Operating/Construction Permit and Air Emission Source Database Completed testing, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting Addressed Section B and insignificant air emission points for permit compliance Maintained compliance with Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Created Air Emission Source Database Analyzed new and proposed regulations and standards to ensure compliance |
Fort Knox, KY | EPCRA |
Prepared Tier II reports and associated site maps Planned, inspected, and evaluated Section 313 reporting Established a safety data sheet (SDS) inventory Prepared Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Form R |
Fort Knox, KY | Hazardous Waste Management |
Planned, scheduled, and managed Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste, non-RCRA hazardous waste, special waste (including universal waste and clean-up waste), and other materials Collected, packaged, labeled, marked, stored, processed and transported waste in accordance with installation, Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS), Department of Defense, State and Federal laws and regulations Operated 90-day Accumulation Point and Hazardous Waste Storage Facilities Conducted hazardous waste compliance inspections of satellite accumulation points |
Fort Knox, KY | Water Quality |
Prepared water quality-related documentation including Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and permits |
Fort Lee, VA | Solid Waste Management Plan Update |
Conducted site visits and interviews Incorporated new regulatory information Produced document and coordinated approval with the installation's compliance officer |
Fort Lee, VA | Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan Update |
Conducted site visits and interviews Incorporated information from various document Produced document and coordinated approval with the installation's compliance officer |
Fort McClellan, AL | BRAC Support |
Reviewed technical documents Supported Restoration Advisory Board Supported administrative record/information repositories support |
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GA | Air Quality |
Oversaw compliance for Title V air permit Conducted air emission inventory for current heating units, boilers, and other stationary sources Conducted sampling at Central Energy Plant to determine boiler’s impact on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Created ArcView mapping of existing and new mission points |
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GA | Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) |
Led 'Keep Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Beautiful' campaign Conducted Solid Waste Annual Reporting (SWARS) Managed landfill intake process |
Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), USMC Installations Worldwide | Environmental Compliance Evaluations (ECEs) |
Evaluated environmental regulatory compliance at Marine Corps installations worldwide Provided review of Marine Corps environmental compliance trends Provided tools and solutions to strengthen environmental compliance and management in support of missions and operations Identified corrective and preventive actions to address the root causes of findings or discrepancies Provided a forum for exchanging successful environmental compliance strategies and best management practices |
Langley Air Force Base, VA | Air Quality |
Reviewed State Operating Air Permit Conducted site visits and interviews with program-related shops to review records and procedures Prepared compliance checklists and reports |
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) | Environmental Multimedia Compliance |
Worked under various primes to supported MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) with multi-media compliance efforts Updated environmental regulatory compliance checklists andmitigation design reviews |
U.S. Army Reserve, 88th Regional Support Command, WI | U.S. Army Reserve, 88th Regional Support Command, WI |
Created or updated Stormwater Management Plans for approximately 200 facilities across 19 states Conducted backflow and cross-connection control, and drain surveys at multiple facilities Prepared dozens of Facility Spill Contingency Plans Provided ArcGIS mapping for each site to be incorporated into U.S. Army Reserves overall GIS program Evaluated compliance with Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) |
U.S. Army Reserve, 88th Regional Support Command, WI | Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP) |
Conducted regulatory review for water resource management at federal and state level/p> Consolidated and analyzed water consumption numbers from Fiscal Year 2007 to present for pilot facilities of the 321 facilities Wrote water resource management plan for 19-state area of operation |
natural resources
client / location | project | details |
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Fort A.P. Hill, VA | Nutrient Management Plan | Prepared a major revision and update to the existing Nutrient Management Plan, including information on management of primary nutrients on wildlife food plots and leased agricultural areas Conducted site visits and interviews, and collected technical data Provided summary of regulations and legislation and background information on nutrient application methods and timing, and planting, and calculated crop yield based on soil type Coordinated certification of the Nutrient Management Plan |
Bexar County, TX | Ecosystem Restoration | Contributed to Fort Worth District’s San Antonio Channel Improvement Project Prepared Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) for Land Acquisition and transfer of land adjacent to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (SAAN) Performed site surveys for general biological, threatened and endangered species and waters of the U.S. |
Columbia, MD | Benthic invertebrate Identification | Conducted taxonomic identifications for benthic infauna samples Provided summary statistics (abundance, diversity, evenness and richness) for government and commercial offices Provided benthic community analyses using sediment samples and provided characteristics such as grain size, percent moisture and total organic carbon content |
Fort Bragg, NC | Wildlife and Habitat Program Support | Conducted biological assessments and surveys for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) consultation and 404 permit documentation for Conducted wetland surveys and delineation for future and potential project sites Participated with Greenspace Committee and Habitat Restoration Working Group Committee to review landscape and design plans and monitor restoration and mitigation projects |
Fort Hood, TX | Biological Assessment | Participated in Formal Section 7 Endangered Species Act consultation with USFWS Prepared biological assessment to address the potential impacts from the transfer of land from Fort Hood to the Texas A&M University System Assessed populations of species of concern which included the federally-listed golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo |
Fort Hood, TX | Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) | Participated in team effort to update Fort Hood’s Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) Prepared sections for protective species, wetlands, and fish and wildlife |
Fort Lee, VA | Nutrient Management Plan (Golf Course) | Conducted site visits and interviews Collected soil samples for analysis Produced document and coordinated certification |
Fort Lee, VA | Wildlife | Conducted bat survey to develop an inventory of species Deployed stationary acoustic bat detectors Conducted mobile acoustic monitoring on established driving transects Deployed mist nets for bat captures Conducted mist netting Collected biological data on individual bats captured Compiled all data and prepared findings report |
Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ | Ecosystem Management Plan | Developed the Ecosystem Management Plan to detail available strategic alternatives and impacts on the ecosystem Conducted biological surveys to track threatened and endangered species habitat, map with ArcGIS, and provide management guidance Planned, produced, and oversaw Earth Day activities for over 1000 guests |
Joint Task Force North, TX | Wetland Restoration Plan | Developed Wetland Restoration Plan Conducted biological monitoring of restoration construction activities Collected native plant seed for use in the restoration Conducted post-construction annual monitoring of restored wetland |
NAVFAC Washington, Multiple Locations | Invasive Species Management and Ecosystem Restoration | Supported management of invasive plants through surveys, mapping, and chemical and mechanical means Designed and maintained trails and interpretive displays Improved habitat with native plantings, stream restoration, and wetland creation |
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Multiple Locations | Wetland Delineations | Performed background research on 14 land parcels in four cities Conducted wetland delineations and provided results |
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Multiple Locations | Threatened and Endangered Species Consultations | Performed background research on 18 land parcels in four cities Conducted regulatory agency consultations and provided results |
national environmental policy act (NEPA)
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters, VA | Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) | Provided research and content on water resources for PEIS for FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Gathered and synthesized information from numerous state and federal sources Within one week, researched and provided information about floods, floodplains, surface water, surface water quality, national wild and scenic rivers, groundwater, wetlands, and water supply/use for the 21 major geographic area classification of Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUC-2) |
Fort Lee, VA | NEPA Program Support | Supported development of streamlined NEPA analysis approach Developed Capacity Analysis Report (CAR) Conducted extensive research to establish environmental baseline for each Valued Environmental Component (VEC) Identified and analyzed resource significance thresholds Conducted capacity analysis to support future installation actions Analyzed existing communication methods and developed Public Involvement Plan Developed associated standard operating procedures (SOP) for how to address changes to installation plans, actions and operations Prepared Enhanced Sustainability Annual Report with associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) |
Fort Lee, VA | Supplemental Environmental Assessments (EAs) | Prepared a Supplemental EAs for the Integrated Wildland Fire Management Plan and Range Complex Master Plan by conducting the following
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station, AK |
Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) | Provided an updated Master Plan and PEA for the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) facility in Evaluated long-term planning and modernization efforts and provided comprehensive environmental compliance guidance and alternatives for management actions Consulted with federal, state and local regulators, community organizations and other stakeholders for thorough review and acceptance of facility plans |
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA | Installation Development EA | Prepared an EA for several installation development projects by conducting the following activities:
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Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA | NEPA Program Support | Provided an EA outline for the following proposed projects:
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restoration
client / location | project | details |
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Fort Knox, KY | Installation Restoration Program Support | Coordinated cleanup efforts with regulatory, command, and contractor representatives Documented site investigations and remedial activities Reviewed innovative technologies, technical infeasibility waivers, new strategy development, regulatory impacts of proposed actions, draft environmental cleanup efforts and monitoring program activities Updated Installation Action Plan Supported Headquarters Army Environmental System (HQAES) and Cost-to-Complete (CTC) annual update Maintained administrative records and Defense State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA), Defense Environmental Programs Annual Report to Congress (DEPARC), and Installation Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) |
Fort Stewart, GA | Installation Restoration Program Support | Managed Compliance Cleanup, Underground Storage Tank (UST)/Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) and Landfill Programs Performed annual Headquarters Army Environmental System (HQAES) and Cost-to-Complete (CTC) updates Updated Administrative Record and Information Repository inventory Reviewed Land Use Control (LUC) sites and Master Plan for consistency with Corrective Action Plan Updated Installation Action Plan (IAP) regarding cleanup strategies |
U.S. Army Environmental Command, MD & VA | Installation Restoration Program Support | Provided professional expertise for the execution of project and programmatic requirements of the Environmental Cleanup Program at Blossom Point Research Facility, Forest Glen, Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Detrick, Picatinny Arsenal, Fort Lee, and Joint Base Meyers-Henderson Hall (including Fort McNair) Managed compliance cleanup at a variety of site types Performed annual Headquarters Army Environmental System (HQAES) and Cost-to-Complete (CTC) updates Updated Administrative Record and information repository inventory Reviewed Land Use Control (LUC) sites and Master Plan for consistency with Corrective Action Plan Updated Installation Action Plan (IAP) regarding cleanup strategies |
U.S. Army Environmental Command, Multiple Locations Nationwide | Installation Restoration Program Support | Provided professional expertise for the execution of project and programmatic requirements of the Environmental Cleanup Program installations including Fort Leavenworth, Fort Rucker, Fort Riley, Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, Jefferson Proving Ground, Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, Badger Army Ammunition Plant, Tooele Army Depot, Deseret Chemical Depot, Charles Melvin Price Support Center, Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, Fort Bliss, Fort Carson, Fort Sill, Dugway Proving Ground, White Sands Missile Range, and Fort Greely Performed a variety of program- and project-specific activities including document review, reporting Cost to Complete (CTC) assessments, development of data packages, Headquarters Army Environmental System (HQAES) support, and administrative record and information repository maintenance |
planning
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U.S. Army Office of the Assistance Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) | Training Symposium Support | Provided logistical Training Symposium support, facility coordination Coordinated speakers and presenters Developed symposium website |
Fort Bragg, NC | Geographic Information System (ArcGIS) | Provided geospatial analysis and support for forestry, wildlife, endangered species, cultural resources, water management, sustainability and NEPA sections Trained users in ArcGIS software and hardware Developed new data schemas and upgrades Met Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) |
Fort Bragg, NC | NetZero and Sustainability | Integrated environmental stewardship into operation in pursuit of Net Zero Addressed potential impacts and recommended mitigation activities as part of NEPA and sustainability Evaluated construction activities, field training operations, and realestate projects for NEPA considerations |
Fort Knox, KY | Geographic Information System (ArcGIS) | Edited, analyzed, captured data and assure quality of GIS entries for environmental and cultural resources |
Fort Stewart, GA | Public Outreach | Contributed and facilitated work in Environmental Quality Control Committee Ensured inclusion of environmental concerns in Strategic Planning Board Actively participated in Process Action Team Contributed and updated information for Installation’s Sustainability Management System Developed and facilitated activities for annual Earth Day event |
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy & Sustainability (DASA-E&S) VA | Energy Security and Sustainability Strategy | Developed and edited policies and strategies that address the Army energy and sustainability posture Established an Energy Security and Sustainability Strategy working group and provided technical and production support for working sessions and meetings to achieve ultimate approval for the Strategy by the Senior Energy and Sustainability Council, and Senior Army Leadership Analyzed Army Energy policy to better promote and utilize renewable power and utilize private sector enterprise funding where appropriate Supported alignment of the Army Environmental Portfolio with DoD Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan mission and goals |
Oyster Recovery Partnership, MD | Public Outreach | Hired and trained staff for development and implementation of Electronic Commercial Fishing Harvesting Reporting System (ECFHRS) for Maryland Fisheries Reimbursed services and expenses of fishermen and trainers to support and train Maryland's fishing industry on ECFHRS |
Army Environmental Command, Fort Sam Houston, TX | Environmental Training Programs | Supported all Army installations with AEC-staff specific technical and professional development training programs in environmental topics Provided individualized course offerings and training opportunities to enhance employee performance and support individual development plans |