Articles

November 3, 2023

Illinois EPA Updates NPDES General Industrial Permit

Spencer LaBelle and Betsy Powers of SCS Engineers discuss the key updates that multiple industry sectors must now modify in their site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) to comply … Continue reading Illinois EPA Updates NPDES General Industrial Permit

November 2, 2023

Starting Geologic Sequestration Right with Feasibility Expertise

Geologic sequestration projects are a multi-decade commitment with significant technical, regulatory, and financial complexities to consider at the front end. Conducting a feasibility study before pursuing the Class VI UIC … Continue reading Starting Geologic Sequestration Right with Feasibility Expertise

October 22, 2023

Training for the race

Sports training and coaches help us set clear objectives and convey a compelling vision for ourselves and our teams. Having a common purpose, fostering a sense of motivation, and defining … Continue reading Training for the race

Technical Bulletins

August 15, 2023

NWRA and SWANA for PFAS CERCLA Exemption

Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.gov The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Re: Addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the Environment, Advance Notice of Potential Rulemaking (ANPRM); Docket ID … Continue reading NWRA and SWANA for PFAS CERCLA Exemption

March 1, 2023

SCS Technical Bulletin 2023: Applying Lessons Learned From Municipal Solid Waste and Coal Combustion Residuals to the Development of Testing and Monitoring Plans for CO2 Storage Projects

Our most recent Bulletin discusses key considerations for developing Testing and Monitoring Plans for carbon capture and CO2 storage projects based on our knowledge of MSW and CCR regulatory frameworks … Continue reading SCS Technical Bulletin 2023: Applying Lessons Learned From Municipal Solid Waste and Coal ...

January 17, 2022

SCS Technical Bulletin 2022: A New Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

ASTM International published an updated consensus guidance document for evaluating environmental conditions at properties involved in commercial real estate transactions. The revised E1527-21, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase … Continue reading SCS Technical Bulletin 2022: A New Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site ...

White Papers

December 6, 2023

Lithium Extraction from Oil Field Brines: Outlook, Opportunities, and Challenges

A paper by David Palmerton, Jr., PG, covers the need for lithium and how the oil industry can help supply it. Oil field brine extraction is a naturally occurring aspect … Continue reading Lithium Extraction from Oil Field Brines: Outlook, Opportunities, and Challenges

November 22, 2023

Carbon Capture and Sequestration: A Primer

SCS Engineers Staff Scientist Patty Herman takes readers through Carbon Capture Storage and Sequestration basics for newcomers to the industry and the public. Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and sequestration (CCS) … Continue reading Carbon Capture and Sequestration: A Primer

November 15, 2023

The Role of Microbes in Mediating Methane Emissions

The American Academy of Microbiology, the scientific think tank and honorific leadership group at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), has released a new report, The Role of Microbes in … Continue reading The Role of Microbes in Mediating Methane Emissions