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August 16, 2024

Join SCS Engineers at the 2024 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Environment & Energy Conference. The event will be held October 22 at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, IL. This event is great for Illinois manufacturers to gain critical insights from state environmental and energy experts. Designed for CEOs, plant managers, safety officers, legal teams, and environmental professionals, this one-day program will delve into compliance, regulations, permitting, sustainability, and future legislative developments. Attendees will hear directly from state officials, regulators, and industry leaders on the most pressing environmental and energy-related issues.

As a proud Lunch Sponsor, SCS Engineers invites you to visit our booth to discuss your environmental compliance challenges and explore solutions tailored to your upcoming needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our experts on site! Register today.

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 9:46 am

July 30, 2024

Join SCS Engineers at the 2024 SWANA North Carolina Chapter Fall Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina. The agenda for this event is robust with programming including a tour of the new Hanover Landfill, sessions on a range of the most prevalent topics in solid waste, young professional events, Garby award presentations, and ample networking opportunities. Seize this opportunity to spend a week with your fellow SWANA colleagues to increase your understanding of the industry and stay informed on the latest developments.

Act now and take advantage of early registration discounts and room blocks. Register for the NC SWANA 2024 Fall Conference today!

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 8:41 am

June 24, 2024

Join SCS at the 24th Annual Joint Fall Conference, September 4th – 5th, hosted by the Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association (PWIA) and the SWANA Keystone Chapter at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Billed as Pennsylvania’s premier solid waste management event, this year’s conference features a welcome reception, program, and trade show. The technical program includes live learning and networking opportunities for industry professionals, and engaging topics on emerging technologies, PFAS, and financial considerations for energy projects.

SCS Experts are excited to present on the following topics this year.

LFG Recovery Forecasting Uncertainty on the Effects of Organics Diversion Presenter: Christopher Woloszyn, Senior Project Professional.

Drones, Lasers and Satellites, Oh My! Remote Methane Monitoring Techniques and Landfill Air Regulatory Update Presented by: Josh Roth and David Hostetter.

SCS is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor for this exciting event, bringing together leaders and organizations across the solid waste industry.

Register Today!

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 10:14 am

May 28, 2024

ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources –  32nd Fall Conference in Seattle, WA.

The 32nd Fall Conference, October 23-25 is an opportunity to hear from leading practitioners and to learn about the challenges and opportunities shaping environment, energy, and resources law. During the conference, you will be able to leverage professional development opportunities, connect with industry experts such as SCS Engineers, and stay informed about the latest trends.

The conference features engaging discussions with leaders in environmental, energy, and resources law, including state and federal regulators, leading scholars, and in-house counsel. Each day will kick off with a plenary session, such as exploring the emergence of AI and its implications for environment, energy, and resources law, and the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions.

The conference agenda is diverse, providing updates on the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. A hypothetical industrial accident will focus on managing key roles in responding to the accident. Attendees will gain an understanding from energy practitioners as they delve into environmental justice considerations and the permitting process for energy and environmental projects and the strategic siting of renewable energy projects. Climate change remains a pressing concern, and panel discussions will explore recent climate litigation and the ramifications of climate change on water availability. Hear from panelists as they address Tribal considerations in the areas of treaty rights and co-management of state and federal lands and natural resources. Additional topics to be examined include dam removal developments, contaminated waterways cleanups, the impacts of regulatory requirements on supply chain logistics, the emergence of contaminants such as microplastics and 6PPD, and the evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and climate disclosure practices.

Experience firsthand this enriching event, where you’ll gain insights from top practitioners, build valuable connections, and be inspired by peers in the environmental, energy, and resources law community. We’ll see you in Seattle!

Register here for the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Event in Seattle, WA

 

SCS Engineers’ professional staff, located according to their knowledge of regional and local geography, regulatory policies, and industrial or scientific specialty, are available nationwide. SCS professionals are technical experts and have been admitted as expert witnesses and supported legal counsel in a variety of environmental and regulatory litigation matters. We are always available to discuss:

  1. Brownfields: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/brownfields-and-voluntary-remediation/
  2. Solar Energy: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/landfill-services/landfill-renewable-energy/
  3. Environmental Due Diligence: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/environmental-due-diligence-and-all-appropriate-inquiries/
  4. Greenhouse Gas Monitoring, Inventories, Third-Party Verification: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/greenhouse-gas-services/
  5. Wastewater & Liquid Treatment for PFAS: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/liquids-management/
  6. Risk Management: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/risk-management-plans-and-process-safety-management/
  7. Spill Prevention and SPCC Plans: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/storage-tanks-and-spill-prevention/
  8. Stormwater Management: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/stormwater-management/
  9. Sustainable Solutions Planning: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/sustainability-and-climate-change/
  10. RNG and Anaerobic Digestion: https://www.scsengineers.com/services/biogas-anaerobic-digestion-renewable-energy-systems/
  11. ABA SEER: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/environment_energy_resources/

 

Posted by Diane Samuels at 11:53 am

May 10, 2024

SCS Engineers is again hosting our popular half-day Solid Waste Seminar in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 5.  Lunch is included.

This annual seminar covers the latest regulatory, policy, and technology developments in solid waste, landfill, landfill gas, and sustainable materials management.  It is designed for solid waste management professionals, landfill managers, waste/recycling managers, supervisors, and operators.

This year’s presentations will be

Smart Landfills: Transforming Waste Management with Remote Monitoring,
by David Hostetter, PE, LEED AP, Vice President, RMC Business Manager, SCS

Overview of Methane Sensing Technologies and the Future of Emissions Quantifications,
by Chris Woloszyn, Senior Project Professional, SCS

PFAS: The Saga Continues,
by Jennifer Robb, Vice President, SCS

Planning, Operating and Maintaining Bottom-Up Caisson Wells,
by Justin Stevenson, PE, Project Manager, SCS & Dan Faby, Senior OM&M Superintendent, SCS

Pennsylvania 2024 Regulatory Update,
by Jason Dunham, Department of Environmental Protection | Bureau of Waste

Site Assessment for Glass Recycling,
by Josh Krumski, Staff Professional, SCS

 

Please see the flyer for registration information. We hope to see you there!

 

Posted by Laura Dorn at 2:15 pm

April 16, 2024

Join SCS Engineers at the SWANA SC Spring Conference, hosted at the Hilton DoubleTree in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. SCS’s own J Morgan, PE, SWANA SC Palmetto Chapter President, and the planning committee prepared an engaging agenda of technical sessions, including PFAS analytical methods, landfills and earthquakes, and environmental justice. Attendees will enjoy the annual spring golf outing, held at the Aero Club Short Course, and fun networking opportunities during Casino Night.

SCS experts are expected to present this year, with more details to come!

Registration is open to SWANA Members and non-members. Register today!

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 8:53 pm

April 8, 2024

Timothy Smith
Timothy Smith, PE, will now lead the firm’s specialty practice in Leachate and Industrial Wastewater, Anaerobic Digestion (Liquids Management).

 

SCS Engineers, a leading global environmental solutions provider, announces that Timothy Smith, PE, will lead the firm’s Leachate and Industrial Wastewater, Anaerobic Digestion (Liquids Management) specialty practice.

SCS’s Liquids Management practice includes the management and treatment of landfill leachate, industrial wastewater, groundwater, and anaerobic digestion (AD) for converting livestock manure, municipal wastewater solids, food waste, industrial wastewater, FOG (fats, oils, and grease), or various other organic waste streams into biogas.

Smith, a Professional Engineer (PE) in nine states, has over twenty-five years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, focusing on waste and environmental services. His background experience comes from his work in leachate and industrial wastewater management and treatment, groundwater and stormwater management, remediation and biogas gas construction projects. His experience covers all project phases, from assessment to design and construction to implementation of treatment systems on industrial or municipal sites. Smith’s sector experience includes working with landfills, industrial facilities, military sites, petroleum, aerospace, transportation, municipalities, and food manufacturing/processing plants.

Smith, already an integral member of SCS’s Liquids Management practice for years, is ardent about reusing what society discards as waste into useful products and services again. His teams help conserve natural resources and reduce a business or municipality’s carbon footprint.

Timothy Smith’s custom teams of hydrogeologists, geologists, scientists, and engineers develop treatment solutions to meet the strictest federal, state, and local requirements to treat wastewater, leachates, groundwater, and other liquids for reuse. These systems can remove or destroy contaminants, including PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances of synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds found in some drinking water resources.

These specialized teams also work with manufacturers, food processing plants, and the agricultural industries to turn what was formerly considered organic waste into renewable energy. These Ag-Gas or AD solutions can power production, create energy to sell back to the grid, or become renewable fuels. All offer the benefits of lowering greenhouse gases.

Senior Vice President Nathan Hamm says, “Tim is a talented strategic thinker, an effective collaborator, a builder of people, and has dedicated his career to solving our clients’ liquids management challenges. The team will thrive under his direction.”

You may reach Tim Smith at or on LinkedIn.

 

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Posted by Diane Samuels at 6:00 am

March 26, 2024

Join SCS Engineers at the 2024 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference, presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP). Taking place from March 25th to 27th at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, PA, this conference is a key event for environmental professionals, developers, and stakeholders involved in brownfield redevelopment across the state.

The Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference is a premier platform for exploring innovative solutions and best practices in brownfield redevelopment, environmental remediation, and community revitalization. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, gain valuable industry insights, and network with experts and peers from various sectors.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with professionals passionate about transforming blighted properties into vibrant community assets. Visit the 2024 Pennsylvania Brownfields conference website for registration details, agenda information, and more!

Get more information on Brownfields and Grants.

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 11:15 am

March 14, 2024

The ABA Annual Spring Conference on Environmental Law, April 3-5 in Chicago, IL., is where you join leading environmental, energy, and resources law professionals for knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration in the Windy City. The conference provides timely, topical updates on the latest opportunities and challenges facing the field of environmental law, with a deep dive into the fields of environmental compliance, energy, and resources law. Join – SEER – the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, to learn about the latest developments shaping the practice today and the long-term trends that will drive the future.

Look for the SCS Engineers’ and
talk with  Senior Vice President, Mike McLaughlin, PE, JD, about your environmental challenges.

Click for more details and registration information

What to Expect

Lively discussions with leading practitioners, including state and federal regulators, leading scholars, and in-house counsel. Each day will kick off with a plenary session diving into key topics: one on forthcoming Supreme Court decisions that could reshape environmental law, and one on the evolution of EPA’s enforcement tools. A special track of panels will focus on the challenges of regulating across multiple jurisdictions. Panels in this series will help attendees understand how state priorities shape Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act implementation, parse through competing frameworks steering the energy transition, and make sense of global ESG trends influencing U.S. policy. The conference will also feature a litigation workshop focused on cutting-edge strategies for using unique types of evidence, like Indigenous Knowledge, in the courtroom.

Panels will examine liability mechanisms for historical PFAS, explore how regulatory pathways for emerging contaminants will impact clients, and consider practical approaches to environmental justice through the lens of a real case study in Chicago. Top speakers will weigh in on balancing the energy transition against national security and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence for lawyers. In addition to insights and practice tips from top practitioners, two panels will begin with case summary presentations by law students and young attorneys that attendees can use in their own practices.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or in the beginning stages of your practice, join us in Chicago to create new connections, exchange perspectives, and get inspired by your fellow environmental, energy, and resources law professionals.

Posted by Laura Dorn at 11:14 am

February 22, 2024

Join SCS Engineers at the 40th Annual VWEA Industrial Waste and Pretreatment Conference, with the theme “Storytelling Through the Four P’s: People, Pollutants, Pretreatment, and Perspectives.” On March 4-5 at the Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, VA, this conference will be an enlightening and enriching experience for professionals in the field.

The conference offers a comprehensive program, including technical sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at exploring the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in industrial waste management and pretreatment processes. As a participant, you’ll have the chance to engage with industry experts, regulatory authorities, and fellow practitioners to exchange insights, best practices, and practical solutions.

Join thousands of your peers at the forefront of industrial waste management and pretreatment practices. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your knowledge, expand your professional network, or showcase your company’s expertise, the Industrial Waste and Pretreatment Conference is the premier platform to achieve your goals and drive positive change in the industry.

Click here for schedule, registration, and other event details.

 

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 9:28 am