Service Categories

NEPA & CEQA Reviews

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AES personnel are trained for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For the past 25 years, occasionally we have been subcontracted to support Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Resource Management projects. AES is experienced in preparing Environmental Assessment (EA); Forest/Energy Resource Management reports; Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) reports; and preparing Categorical Exclusions (CE) reports containing biological and archeological assessments for state and federal departments.

Permitting & Compliance

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At AES our senior staff has more than 32 years of direct hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing various types of permit applications related to air quality, water quality, and hazardous waste operations. Our services include review of operational scenarios, flexibility and applicable requirements for any major industrial or public source. We have experience in siting new facilities, non-compliance issues, and enforcement of violations taken by federal or local agencies in Arizona and the Southwest. Our engineers are familiar with operation and technologies of equipment commonly used for controlling air emissions or wastewater discharges. At Applied EnviroSolutions, customer service is a top priority and our staffs strive to understand your operational goals while meeting a continuous compliance cost-effectively. Typical services include:

  • Air permits for existing and new sources
  • Permitting negotiation, strategy and client’s representation in public hearings
  • Site selection and full support for a new plant siting and emission control technologies, dispersion modeling, emission inventory database, stack testing oversight, fire and safety audits, or related fields
  • Preparing applications for SWPPP; Section 401, 402, 404; and flood control permits
  • ADOT material use certifications, US EPA, ADEQ and MSHA notification requirements.

Air Quality Services

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AES has provided comprehensive consulting services in all air quality fields since 1994. Our senior staffs gained experience by previously working for state and county regulatory agencies. They are ready to offer a summary of applicable requirements and up-to-date engineering solutions for a client’s needs. A few typical services provided, include:

  • Air Pollutant Impact Analyses and Assessments were prepared for
  • New Mexico Permian Basin
  • Tonto National Forest
  • State Implementation Plan (SIP) for non-attainment areas in Arizona
  • Source Permitting & Applicability Reviews
  • NSR, PSD Title V, & HAP Analyses for each equipment
  • Production Flexibility, Permitting Strategies & Operational Scenarios
  • Emission Estimating & customized Emission Inventory database
  • Modeling (Dispersion & Receptor) for a local source or transported
  • Health, Impact and Risk Assessment
  • Compliance & Notice of Violation (NOV) reviews
  • Facility Inspection & Auditing
  • Sampling and Stack Testing (VOC, PM10, metals, etc.) review or oversight
  • Pollution Prevention and Minimization techniques
  • Green House Gas Accounting & Reporting

Other past services included: design of custom-made databases for permit, compliance tracking program, emission inventory reports, risk management plans, emergency plans, pollution prevention plans, related regulatory reporting for preparation of State Implementation Plan (SIP), exceptional event analyses, effectiveness of ambient monitoring system and network, visibility impairment and projection, proposal for rulemaking, and expert witness testimony.

Water Quality Services

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We pride ourselves for successfully completing more than a thousand water/wastewater inspection projects related to industrial, public, and municipal sources in Arizona. A few of these projects are listed below:

  • Permit applications (APP) & compliance reviews
  • Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) reports
  • Section 401, 402, 404 & flood control plans
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) & related GIS mapping
  • Best Management Practices (BMP)
  • Pollution Prevention & Minimization of industrial discharges
  • Remediation projects supports involving: drilling, on-site testing (mobile lab), investigation & clean-up
  • Certified Operators to sample & support public water systems remotely
  • Water System Evaluation (technical, financial, managerial & security/vulnerability)
  • Sampling & testing of underground & surface water sources for compliance
  • Well abandonment & closure permit supports

Hazardous Waste Services

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AES has sufficient resources and qualified staff for providing comprehensive environmental site assessment and testing related to hazardous waste remediation. The staffs are familiar with government rules and grants available for contaminated properties (e.g. brownfields) and the State Assurance Fund (SAF) applications for leaking underground storage tanks (LUST). AES can provide a free initial meeting to discuss compliance status and related requirements and cost estimates.

We have reviewed, conducted and supported the following types of services for multiple sites related to  large power plants, airports, governmental and commercial properties:

  • RCRA Permitting Review and Strategy
  • Emission Estimates & Database Development from SDS Files
  • LUST site Testing, Characterization & Remediation
  • Compliance Status Review
  • Plant Inspection / RCRA Facility Audits
  • Pollution Prevention and Minimization Techniques

Please also see the related pages for more information.

Monitoring & Modeling

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During the past 25 years, AES has assisted many sources with their needs for a comprehensive monitoring and modeling projects. Our staffs are trained and knowledgeable about the latest monitoring instruments, latest modeling software, remote control and networking, and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS). We have used EPA certified and complex models for wide area projects and State implementation Plan (SIP) development/report. Below is a list of recent modeling projects that have been reviewed or prepared:

  • Ambient air quality sampling network set-up for meteorological measurements and concentration of ozone, PM10 and CO
  • US EPA approved air dispersion and receptor models for various applications including:
  • Screen III, AERMOD for local analyses
  • Long transport CALPUFF for long range (Class I Areas) & chemical deposition
  • Scenarios with complex trains transport
  • Industrial complex (short & long term) models for major source permitting
  • PUFF dispersion from a source & emergency releases
  • Traffic air dispersion for roads
  • Visibility & meteorological modeling analyses in support of EA, EIS & SIP reports
  • Surface water models including HEC-RAS, HEC1, HEC2, HEC-HMS, HEC-GIS and WATERCAD for an impaired canal restoration in Western Arizona.
  • Recently AES with a subcontractor completed a major modeling project for a federal agency called Aha Quin West Channel Restoration & Feasibility Study
  • Noise measurements and modeling (per US DOT, Cal Tran) for environmental impact statement (EIS) on new highway construction and military firing range.
  • Ambient air quality sampling network set-up for meteorological measurements and concentration of ozone, PM10 and CO
  • US EPA approved air dispersion and receptor models for various applications including:

Please also see attached fields for more information.

Sampling & Testing Services

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During the past 25 years, AES has provided full sampling and testing services to analyze air, water and soil contaminants at various phases and adverse locations. Staffs are trained and certified by the regulatory agencies for conducting your testing projects, in a prompt and most cost-effective method. Our samplers are educated, trained, and certified for each test method provided. They are knowledgeable about latest US EPA, NIOSH, OSHA, ASTM, ADHS, and ADEQ test methods related to our services. Our services include a free preliminary meeting to discuss cost-effective options; prepare test plan for sampling and analyze testing results obtained; prepare clear and professional reports, and final support to make sure client’s goals are met. AES staff is specialized in the following areas:

  • Soil and water sampling of a contaminated or leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites
  • Drilling, site investigation, & characterization per US EPA & applicable guidelines
  • Fugitive and stack sampling review & support for equipment at industrial sites for permitting or compliance
  • Inspection, risk assessment, & final clearance sampling for asbestos, lead paint and molds
  • Noise testing & modeling for highway projects in support of EIS report for NEPA compliance
  • Noise testing & personnel risk assessment at military firing range for hearing impairment program per OSHA
  • Research & discovery of trace pollutant/element from industrial facilities
  • Moisture Mapping & Thermal Imaging for mold testing

Please also see the related pages for indoor Air Quality testing.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

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Our Phase I reports are prepared per the latest ASTM standard, considering client’s site specific requirements. Our certified inspectors have extensive qualifications to conduct a survey of any complex contaminated site. Additionally, our inspectors have been trained for identify presence or testing of vapor intrusion, asbestos, lead-based paint, or mold that may be encountered during a Phase I survey. This option provides great advantage to a client that has short amount of time and intends to save in overall project costs.

We offer customized site assessments including basic Transaction Screen and standard ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. AES is fully prepared to support additional site investigation (Phase II) or clean up (Phase III) services in case it is requested. Our staffs or associates are pre-qualified by the regulatory agencies for removing leaking underground storage tanks (LUST); hazardous waste spills; “Brownfields” clean up and risk based analyses; and search for available governmental funding allocated for re-development projects.

All assessments, inspections and reports are prepared by Environmental Professionals (Per US EPA definition) to meet client’s deadlines and budget. Our company is licensed, insured and bonded to protect our client’s concerns regarding possible liabilities. Please see below for the types of clients served:

  • Architects & Attorneys
  • Bankers & Lenders
  • Developers & Contractors
  • Insurance Companies & Real estate agencies
  • Owners (of land industrial / commercial / residential properties)
  • Government Agencies

For Phase II Assessments and Phase III Remediation, please see the Hazardous Waste Services page.

Indoor Air Quality

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Our firm has extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in identification and analyses of possible risks associated with pollutants and possible sources in a building. Typically, these services supervised by a CIH and include a site visit, historical data review, chemicals used, sampling and testing, pollutant and risk analyses, equipment performance evaluations, and recommendations for possible repair or abatement.

AES staffs are familiar with the guidelines and standard operating procedures recommended by OSHA, NIOSH and other professional organizations. We use NVLAP, AIHA accredited and other certified labs for all of our analyses. A few of the most common pollutants and their related testing include:

  • Sampling for volatile organic compounds or any other industrial gas generated at a building including vapor intrusion
  • Sampling & testing for trace organics, CO, NO2, H2S & HAPS
  • Identifying odor, allergens, dust mite or other nuisance
  • Measuring radon gas, electromagnetic fields & lighting efficiencies
  • Identifying water leaks that increase mold or bacterial growth
  • Measuring air flow, humidity, temperature for heating, air handlers, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) performance
  • Measuring air quality in military firing range & confined spaces
  • Sampling for asbestos and lead-based paint for personal monitoring, demolition, remodeling or abatement (see attached Section also) projects
  • Review of possible pollution sources in complaints referred to as "sick building syndrome"

Asbestos & Mold

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During the last 25 years, several hundred asbestos, lead-based paints, and mold related projects have been successfully completed, nationally and internationally by AES staffs. The staffs are certified industrial hygienist and well familiar with US OSHA/EPA/HUD requirements including the latest standards and rules. AES owns many advanced instruments (e.g. GC, thermal & moisture scanning, XRF and PID) that allow its staff to provide none-destructive, prompt, and cost-effective testing protocols. Typical service categories include:

  • Inspection of public, residential, commercial, and major industrial facilities per AHERA, OSHA and NESHAP in support of federal projects, redevelopment, or demolition projects
  • Risk Management Plans per AHERA standards
  • Visual inspection or monitoring for initial and final clearance testing
  • Cost estimate and supervision of abatement projects for major clients
  • Moisture Mapping and Thermal Imaging for mold related projects

Please also see attached pages for more information on indoor and outdoor monitoring/testing.

Health & Safety Services

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Our firm has extensive background in providing a wide range of customized health and safety services to its clients worldwide. Services are provided by certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH and CSP), conducted per federal requirements (OSHA, ACA and MSHA) or per professional standards (set by NIOSH, AIHA and ASHRAE). They were included:

  • Personal monitoring and testing for VOC, CO and all other air toxic pollutants
  • Developing Health, Safety & Risk Management Programs
  • Health & Safety Audits of industrial or army facilities
  • Ergonomic Work Station Evaluations
  • Light, Noise Surveys, Hearing Conversation & Mitigation Plans
  • OSHA/MSHA/ACA Compliance Inspections
  • Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Training
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Construction Safety
  • Trench / Excavation / Ladder / Scaffold Safety
  • Confined Space Assessment, Permit or Re-Classification, Sampling & Training
  • Machine Guarding Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout, Hazardous Energy Audit
  • Personal Protection Equipment, CPR and Emergency First Aid

Training classes are designed to meet applicable regulatory requirements and client’s specific needs with respect to flexible schedule at their location. Training is provided by experienced instructors that demonstrate real world examples and using various interactive computer and PowerPoint presentation.

Sustainability & Energy Management Review

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Our firm has extensive background in providing a wide range of customized health and safety services to its clients worldwide. Services are provided by certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH and CSP), conducted per federal requirements (OSHA, ACA and MSHA) or per professional standards (set by NIOSH, AIHA and ASHRAE). They were included:

  • Personal monitoring and testing for VOC, CO and all other air toxic pollutants
  • Developing Health, Safety & Risk Management Programs
  • Health & Safety Audits of industrial or army facilities
  • Ergonomic Work Station Evaluations
  • Light, Noise Surveys, Hearing Conversation & Mitigation Plans
  • OSHA/MSHA/ACA Compliance Inspections
  • Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Training
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Construction Safety
  • Trench / Excavation / Ladder / Scaffold Safety
  • Confined Space Assessment, Permit or Re-Classification, Sampling & Training
  • Machine Guarding Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout, Hazardous Energy Audit
  • Personal Protection Equipment, CPR and Emergency First Aid

Training classes are designed to meet applicable regulatory requirements and client’s specific needs with respect to flexible schedule at their location. Training is provided by experienced instructors that demonstrate real world examples and using various interactive computer and PowerPoint presentation.