Entries by John Nicholson

A Review of the Emerging Treatment Technologies for PFAS Contaminated Soils

February 13, 2020 in , /by

Two researchers from Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, Australia recently published a review of emerging treatment technologies for PFAS contaminated soils in the Journal of Environmental Management (255:109896[2020]). The article provides a comprehensive evaluation of existing and emerging technologies for remediating PFAS-contaminated soils and provides guidance on which approach to use in different contexts. […]

Interim Recommendations for Addressing Groundwater Contamination with PFOA and PFOS

February 13, 2020 in , /by

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) recently released interim recommendations for screening levels and preliminary remediation goals to inform the development of final cleanup levels for PFOA and/or PFOS groundwater contamination at sites being evaluated and addressed under federal cleanup programs, including CERCLA and RCRA. The recommendations are consistent with existing EPA guidance and […]

Excess Soil Management Guideline in Ontario – Berkley Canada’s White Paper

February 13, 2020 in , , , /by

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has finalized the Excess Soils Management Framework, bringing comprehensive change to how excess soils are managed in Ontario. The Environmental Team at Berkley Canada (a Berkley Company) recently released a White Paper which helps summarize key parts of the Framework, discusses emerging liabilities for various stakeholders, and […]

CCME Publishes Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance Document

January 30, 2020 in , /by

The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) recently posted the latest version of its Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance Document.  The document provides general guidance for site managers and risk assessors to conduct ecological risk assessment for soils, sediments, surface water and groundwater in the context of managing contaminated sites. It expands the Federal Contaminated Sites Action […]

Canada Environmental Damages Fund – Call for Proposals

January 30, 2020 in , /by

The Canadian Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a specified purpose account administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to direct funds received from fines, court orders and voluntary payments to priority projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment. ECCC recently issues a call for proposals for funding of projects.  The deadline for submission of […]

Canada-based, Cleantech-Focused Arctern Ventures Fund reaches $200 million

January 30, 2020 in , /by

Canada-based and Cleantech-focused venture capital firm ArcTern Ventures recently announced it has raised an additional $35 million for its second fund, bringing the fund’s total commitments to $200 million. The fund is targeting early-stage ventures in six sectors in the cleantech space: clean energy, energy use and storage, mobility, advanced manufacturing and materials, resource use […]

Are your Waste Transport Drivers Properly Trained under Ontario’s EPA?

January 16, 2020 in , , , /by

Companies that hold an Environmental Compliance Approval (Waste Management System) for the transport of municipal waste, liquid industrial waste, or hazardous waste or are registered under the Environmental Activity Sector Register (EASR) for waste transport are required to have their drivers undergo specific environmental training. Ontario’s General – Waste Regulation (Ontario Regulation 347) under the […]

Newest Guidance on Implementing Advanced Site Characterization Tools

January 13, 2020 in , , , /by

The United States Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) recently published their newest guidance document, Implementing Advanced Site Characterization Tools.  Advanced site characterization tools (ASCTs) are capable of rapid implementation and data generation and can be used to provide data for a more precise and accurate conceptual site model. Although these tools have been available for several […]

Ontario: Asphalt Company Fined $175,000 for Environmental Violations

January 12, 2020 in , /by

Ingram Asphalt Inc., located in Toronto, was recently convicted of five violations under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act and was fined $175,000 plus a victim surcharge of $43,750.  The company was given 24 months to pay the fine. The convictions relate to permitting the discharge of Benzo(a)Pyrene, a contaminant that exceeded established standards, and for violating […]