Regulatory Liaison and Public Relations

Our highly experienced staff interfaces with regulatory agencies, boards, panels and courts on behalf of our clients to facilitate cost-effective solutions to compliance issues. We can also provide information services to help avoid confrontations with the public.

Facility / Lease Audits and Compliance Inspections

Facility Inspections and Environmental Compliance Audits help our clients identify and correct areas of non-compliance at regulated facilities in a timely manner. ESA offers on-site or remote environmental compliance services.

SPCC, Storm water, and Spill Contingency Plans

 Federal air and water protection legislation includes a wide variety of compliance requirements. ESA helps clients comply with these regulations through the preparation of mandatory plans and compliance documentation. ESA specializes in retainer-based compliance services for all or part of a client’s property portfolio.

Soil and Groundwater Remediation

When soil or groundwater cleanup is required, ESA will assess site conditions and client objectives to determine the most suitable remedial alternatives. We will work as a liaison between the client and the regulatory agency to insure compliance with agency-specific policies and regulations. ESA can design and install soil and groundwater remediation systems for in-situ treatment of volatile organic compounds and petroleum hydrocarbons, or direct removal and disposal of contaminated soil.

Railroad Commission Reporting and Permitting

 The Railroad Commission of Texas requires operators to submit permit applications, completion, inclination, casing, production, and plugging reports, along with documentation of spills, cleanups, blow outs and other accidents. ESA can prepare and file any or all of the required permits, reports and notifications on behalf of our clients.

Spill Response

 Spills and releases of hydrocarbons, saltwater and mud don't happen on a schedule. Our 24-hour Spill Response Hotline 888-837-0404 allows us to respond to releases when they occur. Our spill responders have extensive experience, allowing us to help you limit the cost of a response.

Wetland and Ecological Assessment

 Section 404 of the Clean Water Act prohibits un-permitted filling of “jurisdictional waters of the United States,” but a permit can take more than a year to process. ESA helps clients avoid the need for wetland permits by pre-inspection proposed drill pad locations or pipeline corridors to identify areas that will are not jurisdictional.

Wetland Permitting

 If a permit is required, ESA will prepare and submit the delineation report and mitigation plan, along with a permit application, to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ESA can act as a liaison between the client and regulatory officials to obtain permits in an expeditious manner.

Health and Safety Training

 ESA offers health and safety training for OSHA compliance and behavior based safety. We will work with clients to provide special training to employees or subcontractors or perform safety audit on client work areas.

Environmental Due Diligence

ESA provides a full range of environmental site assessment services designed to reduce the risk associated with the acquisition or use of real property. These products can be tailored to meet client-specific requirements or to meet published standards.