Compliance

    • Title V Reporting – Semi-Annual/Annual

    • Title V & State Operating Permits

    • Air Permitting – New Source/Construction

    • Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit

    • Control Equipment Selection & Implementation

    • Permit Renewal Applications

    • GHG, NSPS, MACT, NESHAP Compliance & Reporting

    • Emission Inventories

    • Ozone Depleting Substance Experience

    • Variance Requests

    • Dispersion Modeling

    • 40 CFR 68 Subpart M Asbestos Rule

    • Stack & Performance Testing

    • CEMS Maintenance & Testing

    • LDAR Compliance

    • BACT

    • EPCRA/CERCLA Compliance

    • Continuous Release Reporting

    • Toxic Release Inventories

    • TSCA Compliance & Reporting

    • SDS Management

    • Chemical Weapons Convention Reports

    • Tier II (Chemical Inventory) Reporting

    • New Chemical Regulatory Reviews

    • Chemical Compatibility

    • SPCC Plans & Inspections

    • Industrial SWPP Plans & Inspections

    • SWPP Construction Permits

    • NPDES Permits, Monitoring & Reports

    • Sanitary & Industrial Wastewater Retention Pond Compliance & Closure Plans

    • Public Water Supply

    • Water Allocation

    • Water Sampling & Data Analysis

    • Treatment Wetlands Design

    • Wetlands Delineation

    • Surface Impoundment Liner Installation & Repair

    • Hazcomm Compliance (SDS)

    • PSM/RMP Development & Compliance

    • PSM/RMP Auditing

    • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

    • MOC Initiation & Review

    • OSHA Regulations

    • Risk Assessment & Job Safety Analyses

    • Behavior Based Safety Programs

    • STAR Site Certification

    • UIC Well Program Management, Permitting, Testing & Reporting

    • Site Selection

    • Permitting

    • Integrity Assessment

    • Compliance Testing

    • Profiling & Disposal Coordination

    • Sampling & Characterizations

    • Shipment Management (DOT Certified)

    • Waste Storage & Inspections

    • RCRA Reporting & Notifications

    • RCRA Contingency Plans

    • Waste Reduction Projects

    • Internal Audit Facilitation Service

    • ISO 14001

    • ISO 18001

    • ISO 9001

    • Quality Control

    • Systems Implementation & Integration

    • Operations Management

    • Information Management

    • Data Management

    • Regulatory Applicability Reviews & Determinations

    • Filing & Record Retention

    • Training & Training Matrices

    • Compliance Audits & Gap Analyses

    • Risk Assessments

    • Self-Disclosures

    • Sustainability

Clean Air Act Compliance

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS

The regulatory requirements resulting from the Clean Air Act can be intimidating and complex, so a reliable and experienced team of professionals is critical to your compliance success.  Strata offers a wide range of services to help simplify this complexity and develop your roadmap to compliance. Strata specializes in creating custom compliance solutions based on your unique needs. We take pride in serving as a backstop for our clients; allowing them to work confidently knowing that their compliance needs are being met.

  • From project inception through start-up, operation, and completion, Strata will work with you to develop a permitting strategy and implement a compliance program that fits your company’s needs.

  • Whether it’s a routine compliance stack test, relative accuracy test audit (RATA), or initial performance test, Strata has the knowledge and experience to assist you.

  • The web of air quality regulations can be very difficult to navigate. Strata has the expertise to conduct thorough, accurate applicability determinations and lay out a compliance schedule that is simple to follow.

  • If you have a minor or major air quality construction project or modification that requires dispersion modeling, Strata can apply the latest dispersion modeling techniques to determine applicability with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

  • Compliance is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why Strata specializes in custom solutions that integrate seamlessly with our client’s everyday operations and creates a systemsbased culture of compliance throughout each organization.

Clean Water Act Compliance

PROTECTING A VITAL RESOURCE 

Whether it is used for play, consumption or processing, water is a critical resource for everyone.  As a result, protection of water quality involves quite a bit of work and continual oversight and improvement.  Let Strata’s team of engineers, geologists, and technical professionals become your Clean Water Act Compliance Backstop.

  • From Disposal Wells to Wastewater Outfalls, Strata can help you determine the best solution for the wastewater you generate and get the application necessary to get it done.

  • Regular sampling and reporting of compliance with wastewater regulations is a certain requirement that can take a lot of time from facility staff.

  • Responsible for obtaining your own water? Strata can help you procure the rights to the water you need and get you the water well you need.

  • With the recent finalization of updates to the SPCC regulations, you may need help refreshing your oil spill prevention plan. With certified Professional Engineers to approve your plan and a team of compliance professionals with years of SPCC compliance experience, Strata can help ensure your facility is in compliance with today’s regulations.

  • With a history of implementing effective erosion controls and quick permit turnaround, Strata can help you get the permits and approvals necessary to begin breaking ground at your new site.

Internal Audit Facilitation Service

Strata provides our highly-trained and experienced Lead Auditor to tailor and facilitate your audit process and provide independent validation of EHS performance. Our approach to internal auditing takes advantage of your internal EHS Staff to complete field observations, employee interviews, and compliance record reviews. This approach develops your team’s confidence and leaves them with additional tools and capabilities that reduce your reliance on outside assistance.

  • Strata’s Lead Auditor will complete all preliminary reviews, regulatory research, logistical planning, and Audit Team preparation/training. Our Lead Auditor will schedule auditing activities to minimize impacts on Operations Staff, and will foster a cooperative atmosphere designed to improve communications and trust between the Audit Team and Operations Staff. The Lead Auditor will also facilitate audit kick-off and closing meetings, direct and maintain focus of auditing activities, facilitate resolution of compliance uncertainties, and generate the final audit report. With minimal impact on their normal roles, your internal EHS Staff will be empowered to share knowledge, cross-check performance, and hold each other accountable in an audit structure designed to build strong teams.

  • Strata’s Lead Auditor will assign each of your internal EHS Staff specific audit topics and will provide audit guides that outline auditing roles/responsibilities and focus individual efforts. Our Lead Auditor will manage field observations, employee interviews, and record reviews using random sampling techniques to optimize Audit Staff productivity, ensure comprehensive coverage, and preserve the independent nature of the audit. Potential findings will be reviewed with local Field Staff upon discovery and with EHS Leaders each day - no surprises.

  • Strata’s internal audit service focuses on achieving EHS excellence through risk-based focus. We work with your staff to identify areas of high concern, and facilitate a process that ensures auditing efforts are concentrated on those risks. Our process focuses on identifying significant opportunities for EHS performance improvements. The Strata Team uses our breadth of experience combined with the knowledge and insight of your staff, not checklists.

  • Strata’s internal audit service is adaptable to the scope and specific needs of our customers. We work with your EHS leadership to identify the intended purpose(s) of your internal audit program, and we tailor our approach to your needs:

    • Single-Site vs. Multi-Site

    • Multi-Media vs. Rule-Focused

    • Detailed Applicability Assessment vs. High-Level Validation

    • Compliance Assessment vs. Management Systems Focus

    • Internal vs. External Stakeholders

    • Attorney/Client – Audit Protection

    • Release & Discharge Surveys

    • Evaluation of Third Party Sampling/Monitoring Services

Leak Detection & Repair (LDAR) Services

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory requirements can be intimidating and complex, so a reliable and experienced team of professionals is critical to your compliance success. Strata offers a wide range of services to help simplify this complexity and develop your roadmap to compliance. Strata specializes in creating custom compliance solutions based on your unique needs.  
 
A critical part of daily plant operations is monitoring fugitive emissions and the maintenance to meet environmental regulatory requirements. Strata’s team can help you navigate the requirements for your facility and be proactive in planning, monitoring, auditing and enforcing compliance to meet all applicable local, state and federal regulations. By evaluating your existing efforts, we will provide custom solutions and services necessary to make your LDAR processes and administration more efficient. In conjunction with Strata's other compliance services, we can create a worry-free compliance management system, ensuring that you are in compliance across the board.  

CAPABILITIES

    • Custom Reporting & Design

    • Emission Estimates

    • Major LDAR Software (LeakDAS, Guideware, FEMS)

    • Manual Calculation Verification

    • Rapid Application Development

    • Database: Development, Management & Conversions

    • QA/QC Program Development

    • Monitoring Schedule

    • Method 21 Monitoring

    • Comparative Monitoring

    • Tag Remediation Programs

    • Equipment Tagging & Inventorying

    • Tagging & Documenting

    • HRVOC & Consent Decree Audits

    • P&ID Tag Audits

    • Open-Ended Line Auditing & Resolution

    • Greenhouse Gas Emission Control Services

    • EPA & TCEQ Compliant Emission Calculations

    • TCEQ 115D

    • TECQ HRVOC

    • Federal Regulation Compliance (CFR Title 40)

    • New Regulation Implementation

    • Rule & Regulatory Interpretation

    • Compliance & Tagging Audits

    • Audit Readiness Assessment

    • Petroleum Refineries

    • Chemical Plants (SOCMI)

    • Natural Gas Liquids

    • Natural Gas Plants

    • Renewable Fuel Plants

Stack Testing & CEMS Program Management

PURPOSE OF STACK TESTING

  • Emissions testing for engineering study  

  • Comply with permit and/or federal requirements  

  • Meet performance test requirements

  • Performance test to confirm manufacturer’s guarantee

  • Identify/improve process efficiencies

  • Evaluate emissions control

Strata, LLC realizes that today’s business environment is both competitive and highly regulated. It takes a team of high-level professionals to keep companies in compliance to allow effective and efficient operations. With Strata’s expertise in Stack Testing and CEMS Program Management, we focus on all the intricacies of stack tests so our clients can rest assured knowing their projects are closely monitored, and risks are identified and immediately diminished.  

Due to federal permit requirements, Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) is an industrial necessity. A well-maintained CEMS can help evaluate the condition of the unit and provide uncomplicated and compliant reporting.  We will work with government agencies to ensure all compliance criterion are met while optimizing your operating performance.    

Strata’s proven capabilities will ease your mind knowing that your stack testing needs, from start to finish, are under control. Let Strata take care of your next stack test requirements and provide guidance for CEMS maintenance and QAQC.  

    • Review applicable Information Collection Request (ICR) letters; Permit-By-Rule (PBR), federal/state/local regulations, permit requirements; engineering improvements to identify the necessity for the stack testing.

    • Provide various support for stack tests, i.e., pre-test meetings, notifications to appropriate agencies, develop checklists for protocol, test schedule and data collection.

    • Develop RFP per permit, federal regulations, or engineering study requirements.

    • Review proposals/provide recommendations from qualitative and economic perspectives.

    • Provide step-by-step guidance on stack tests conducted.

    • Manage stack tests and troubleshoot issues to conform to test plan and compliance requirements.

    • Review and identify emissions limits and troubleshoot abnormal parameters with historical data.

    • Perform technical reviews of test reports to be submitted to the state/county and EPA.

    • Review applicable federal regulations (Part 75, 60) and permit requirements to develop a CEMS QAQC program, identify the necessary periodic PMs for its maintenance plan, and develop QAQC procedures.

    • Develop and perform QAQC procedures, establish data control (daily calibration, CD and Linearity tests), audits (RATA and CGA), and maintenance (periodic and troubleshooting) for compliance demonstration of CEMS.

    • Support and train facility personnel in CEMS maintenance and QAQC programs.

    • Perform periodic or scheduled audits to identify data deficiencies or provide assurance of continued compliance for CEMS.

    • Review DAHS emissions calculations and data replacement procedures.

    • Evaluate and troubleshoot the entire CEMS program (equipment, DAHS, data control, records, training, and QAQC manual).

RCRA

The Strata Team has been working in the RCRA program since 1985 and have over 75 years combined experience. Additionally, we have experience in multiple States and USEPA Regions. During this time, we have developed a thorough understanding of the complexities of RCRA programs across the nation, and the practical solutions required for the successful permitting, regulatory compliance, and operations of these facilities. We have also developed excellent professional working relationships with Local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies across the nation and have been called upon by clients to restore damaged relationships to get projects back on track. We have been involved in all stages of project execution and are well positioned to assist you in this area.

    • Siting evaluations,

    • Hazardous waste landfill permitting and regulatory compliance,

    • Industrial/Chemical plant hazardous waste treatment permitting and regulatory compliance,

    • Permitting in response to the Mercury Export Ban Act of 2008,

    • Post-closure care and monitoring,

    • Preparing and implementing remedy enhancement studies,

    • Groundwater monitoring and reporting,

    • Groundwater treatment and NPDES discharge,

    • Hazardous waste inspections and disposal coordination,

    • Industrial/Chemical plant solid waste coordination, and

    • Health and safety management.

    • Post Closure Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility in Kansas,

    • Proposed/Permitted Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage facility in Nevada,

    • Active Municipal Solid Waste landfills in Kansas,

    • Nitrogen Fertilizer Plants in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Oklahoma; and,

    • Active Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities in Kansas and Oklahoma,

    • Mining facilities in Montana, Colorado, and Nevada.

Our client list includes municipal solid waste landfills; hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal landfills; precious metals recovery facilities; nitrogen fertilizer plants; and, active and post closure mining operations.

Our key staff are active on a local, regional and national level with project development and execution, professional organizations related to solid waste management, and groundwater protection. This involvement allows us to have an upfront, market driven perspective on the latest developments in the field and to have the technical background to successfully complete projects on our clients’ behalf.

This combination of experience across different market sectors and client types gives us a comprehensive understanding of the various market drivers, technical solutions and regulatory framework that must be considered to determine the viability of a project and successful implementation.

We have enclosed select project descriptions that demonstrate Strata’s experience necessary to provide the services for developing, planning, and executing these projects. We look forward to discussing how this experience can be applied to your needs and develop a mutually beneficial business relationship centered on the unique market drivers for RCRA permitting and compliance.

With our project management team and experienced technical staff, Strata can offer a team of qualified and knowledgeable project professionals with direct solid waste management and compliance experience in your areas of focus. We have enclosed resumes and a comprehensive project experience matrix that demonstrates the talents of our team that is well versed in all environmental media including Air, Water, Waste, and Chemical Management.

Beyond our internal Team’s abilities, a number of partnering relationships have been developed with local and national environmental and engineering firms as well as independent contractors and consultants to ensure that the best professional team is developed and dedicated to each of our clients. By utilizing these resources, Strata can offer the highest level of professional service at a very competitive cost level.

Environmental Management Systems

A well-defined, functioning environmental management system (EMS) gives a facility the tools necessary to achieve environmental compliance. Compliance, along with pollution prevention and continuous improvement are the goals of an EMS. A facility cannot achieve those goals unless everyone involved takes ownership from top management to the personnel on the ground . Strata’s team of compliance specialists and auditors can assist you with training, development, implementation, and preparedness.

  • An Environmental Management System is an effective way to manage environmental compliance. As with any tool/system/program, personnel must be trained in how to properly use it. Whether your facility chooses to implement ISO 14001 or a custom EMS, Strata has the experience and expertise to educate your staff on how to out your EMS to work for your facility!

  • We can develop every aspect of an EMS including: policies, work instructions, procedures, management review, and even auditing.

  • Integration into current system or creation of a new, customized system just for your facility.

  • Strata employs a team of highly trained and experienced auditors that will assist you with evaluating the effectiveness of your EMS. Whether you are preparing for an ISO Certification Audit, complying with annual auditing requirements, or simply want to understand how well your EMS is functioning, we can help! With the ISO Standard being revised, your current, certified EMS may need to be re-evaluated, let Strata help you perform a Gap Analysis to identify areas in need of improvement.

ISO 14001

TRAINING

An Environmental Management System (EMS) is an effective way to manage environmental compliance.  As with any tool, system or program, all personnel must be trained in how to properly use it.  Whether your facility chooses to implement ISO 14001 or a custom EMS, Strata has the experience and expertise to educate your staff on how to out your EMS to work for your facility!

  • Development – Policy, Work Instructions, Procedures, Management Review, and Auditing.

  • System Implementation – Integration into current system or implementation of a brand new system.  

AUDITING

Strata employs a team of highly trained and experienced auditors that will assist you with evaluating the effectiveness of your EMS. Whether you are preparing for an ISO Certification Audit, complying with annual auditing requirements, or simply want to understand how well your EMS is functioning, we can help!  With the ISO Standard being revised, your current, certified EMS may need to be re-evaluated, let Strata help you perform a Gap Analysis to identify areas in need of improvement. 

Examples of Strata Compliance Work

  • Strata staff developed the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program for a new ethanol plant and hydrocarbon fractionation facility. This included identification and classification of pumps. Valves, etc., and determination of the type of service for potential sources . Strata staff developed the sampling procedures, selected the sampling equipment, developed the data base to store and archive the sample results, and complete all required reports and other documentation associated with the system. Strata staff also provide regulatory support during air inspections and audits, and works with onsite staff at the facilities to rectify any deficiencies noted and maintain the system.

    Strata staff developed the Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Plans at various facilities, following the recently promulgated Greenhouse gas regulations. Facilities have included ethanol plants, hydrocarbon storage facilities, nitrogen plants, a salt production facility, and numerous other facilities such as terminal and compressor plants. Strata works with facility staff to update the plan as needed, and prepares required reports and other documentation for submittal to the regulatory agencies.

  • Strata has a long and productive history of compliance managements, ranging from providing environmental compliance managers with general support to providing compliance management staff to fill the chair. Strata has a number of staff that have been employed as environmental compliance managers in private industry, and as such are uniquely qualified to act in that role. Strata has provided compliance management personnel to serve in the hydrocarbon storage industry, at nitrogen plants, ethanol plants, and salt production facilities. In that role, Strata is responsible for managing all elements of environmental compliance, creating the compliance management system to executing all elements of that system. This includes completion of all required reports, routine and non-routine, interaction with regulatory staff, corporate staff, onsite staff, and management.

  • Strata staff has provided services for a number of RCRA sites in Kansas, three of which are briefly presented below.

    Dodge City Nitrogen Plant

    Strata has worked with the client, KDHE and EPA Region 7 to provide investigative and remedial services on this project for a number of years. Contaminants of concern include chromium and nitrogen. Following initial investigation remedial options have been implemented at the site

    Calista Compressor Station

    Strata has been providing services since 2003, when the original Part B Permit Application was re-worked and updated. Strata staff worked with the client, KDHE and EPA Region 7 staff to complete the Part B Permit, with PCCOP and SAP revisions.

    Furley Closed Waste Site

    Strata worked wit the client to update the existing Part B Permit for this facility at the time of Permit renewal. As part of this effort, all elements of the Permit were subject to review. The new Permit included plans for future remedial work , a revised compliance monitoring network, new compliance requirements, and revised ACL’s. Upon approval of the Permit. Strata worked with the client, KDHE, and EPA to implement the elements of the new Permit.

Contact

  • Mike Wright

    Business Development Manager / Health & Safety Coordinator

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