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Pyburn & Odom MCA
during the early years, primarily in the 60s and
70s, developed the largest locally owned
environmental group in the region with emphasis on bio
assay and water quality related services. With the advent of Federal and National policies
and acts, Pyburn & Odom MCA has kept pace with
industry needs and today is deeply involved in all
aspects of environmental design.
PERMITTING AND REGULATORY ASSISTANCE
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In
the various areas of regulations and permitting, Pyburn
& Odom MCA maintains a current set of all Federal
and State Regulations. Pyburn & Odom MCA's environmental staff is
well versed in Federal Regulations including the EPA
RCRA, SARA Title III, CERCLA, Clean Air Act, National
Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, OSHA, and
FERC environmental regulations. Pyburn & Odom MCA's office is also located in
close proximity to the Louisiana Department of
Environmental Quality and Wildlife and Fisheries. Pyburn & Odom MCA maintains close contact
with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is located
within an hour of the New Orleans District Office. |
Permits
have been prepared on various projects including U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and 10 permits, Part
B Scenic River Permits, and the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Currently, Pyburn & Odom MCA is employed to assist
clients with developing permits in accordance with the
new storm water permit requirements.
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ASBESTOS DETECTION & ABATEMENT Pyburn
& Odom MCA provides a full range of asbestos
management services to assist building owners and
facility operators to control and manage the hazards of
asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Pyburn & Odom MCA bases recommendations for
corrective action on detailed assessment of exposure
risks, the impact to on-going operations, modernization,
renovation and expansion plans, and consideration of the
health and safety of workers or building occupants. Our services include: |
Asbestos
Detection and Assessment - Utilizing experienced
EPA-certified inspectors and management planners (AHERA),
Pyburn & Odom MCA identifies, tests, quantifies and
assesses the condition of all suspect materials.
The results of our survey are presented using
computerized drawings and data bases.
Asbestos
Management Programs - Operation & Maintenance
Programs (O&M) may be developed by the firm's
EPA-certified management planners and designers to
control the hazards of ACM in place. Programs include the appropriate abatement
actions, periodic surveillance, and training.
Building
Occupant Awareness Education Training - When the
presence of asbestos is confirmed in a building or
facility and the owner is preparing to implement an
abatement action, Pyburn & Odom MCA can deliver
awareness training to educate occupants to utilize
procedures to reduce the potential exposure of asbestos.
Abatement
Design and Construction Monitoring - Utilizing an
architect/engineering approach, Pyburn & Odom MCA's
experienced designers can achieve cost effective designs
for the safe abatement of asbestos. During the construction phase of an abatement or
removal project, Pyburn & Odom MCA delivers
construction management to reduce the owner's risk and
liability.
LEAD PAINT DETECTION AND ABATEMENT
Pyburn
& Odom MCA has developed a comprehensive approach to
manage abatement of lead-containing paint in buildings,
industrial facilities, and housing projects. The technical approach to manage lead includes a
survey and material assessment, risk management
including initial and periodic cleaning, small-scale
removals, encapsulation, enclosure, and periodic
monitoring.
Services
include:
Lead
Detection and Assessment - Pyburn & Odom MCA's
comprehensive survey for lead-based paints was designed
to follow the HUD interim guidelines. The material is tested and quantified, the
condition is assessed, and the results of the survey are
presented using computerized drawings and data bases. Pyburn & Odom MCA will test for lead
utilizing X-Ray Fluorescence and Atomic Absorption
Spectrometry.
Risk
Management Approach - When material condition permits
and occupant and renovation/modernization impact has
been assessed, Pyburn & Odom MCA may recommend an
in-place management program. This program may involve initial and periodic
cleaning and periodic monitoring (as an interim control
measure). Additionally,
Pyburn & Odom MCA may specify small-scale removals,
encapsulation and enclosures to extend the useful life
of the program.
Lead
Abatement, Removal, and Construction Monitoring - When
deciding the appropriate abatement method to employ,
Pyburn & Odom MCA carefully assesses the available
options. Depending
on the severity and location of the hazard, Pyburn &
Odom MCA may recommend encapsulation, enclosure, or
removal, followed by development of the abatement plan
and monitoring of the contractor to ensure the project
is conducted and completed in accordance with the
contract documents.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS PHASE I, II, & III Nationwide
concern exists among commercial and private interests
involving liability of purchasing or acquiring property
contaminated by previous activities on or near the
site. In response to this potential liability,
Environmental Site Assessments (ESA's) are performed
prior to acquisition of the property. ESA's consist of three phases. Phase I determines the potential for
environmental contamination from past practices on the
site. This
assessment is comprehensive and involves research of
regulatory records, interviews with knowledgeable
persons, and an on site inspection of the property. Phase II is performed for properties deemed as
possessing a potential for contamination under the Phase
I assessment. Under Phase II, the extent of contamination is determined. Phase III determines the methods and costs
associated with cleaning the site. |
With
hundreds of assessments completed, Pyburn & Odom MCA
possesses extensive knowledge of the regulations and
procedures associated with conducting all phases of
environmental site assessments. The firm has established a team of environmental
engineers and technicians for accomplishing the
associated tasks. Pyburn
& Odom MCA has performed ESA services for various
industrial, commercial, and government agencies on
properties ranging from residential to heavy industrial. Pyburn & Odom MCA's ESA protocols and
reporting have been used on projects for the Resolution
Trust Corporation, the U.S. Postal Service, and the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
IMPACT STUDIES
In
connection with the design of pipeline water crossings
and cross-country routings throughout the south and
northeast, Pyburn & Odom MCA has conducted
environmental impact assessments as required under the
National Environmental Policy Act and the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission. As each project develops, Pyburn
& Odom MCA assigns a team of environmental
specialists, engineers, and biologists to evaluate the
environmental impacts imposed by construction of the
particular improvements. Pyburn & Odom MCA has prepared environmental
impact reports and permit applications for major
pipeline and industrial clients. It also has prepared environmental reports for
governmental agencies such as field investigations for
the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
WETLAND DELINEATIONS The Pyburn & Odom MCA
team is fully qualified to gather the required
vegetative, soil and hydrological data for presentation
to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for final
determination as to function and value of the wetland
areas. Teams
of professionals including biologists, soil scientists,
hydrologists, and environmental and civil engineers can
provide accurate delineations to accelerate the
permitting process. |
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COASTAL EROSION &
RESTORATION
The
Pyburn & Odom MCA team has extensive experience in
Coastal Wetlands and Restoration projects. The majority of these projects have involved the
preparation of documents based upon NEPA requirements
for incorporation into environmental impact studies and
for use as supplemental backup for permitting of
projects with impact the environment. We have
completed numerous projects for the Louisiana Department
of Natural Resources (LADNR) for its Coastal Wetland
Protection Planning & Restoration Act (CWPPRA).
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) MANAGEMENT
Pyburn
& Odom MCA has established a UST management program
to meet the requirements of the Louisiana Department of
Environmental Quality (LADEQ) and the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) for owners and operators of
facilities that contain USTs. Pyburn & Odom MCA's engineering team provides
practical solutions to complex problems in a safe, cost
effective, and professional manner. Our UST management program offers services to
include:
Preliminary Site Investigation
Tank Permitting, Compliance, Monitoring and Reporting
UST Removal Plan, Tank/Soil/Water Testing and Contractor
Surveillance
Tank Closure, Site Characterization and Remedial Action
Plan
Tank Closure Report
STORM WATER RUN-OFF (SWPP)
Pyburn
& Odom MCA performs investigations to define flow
volume and characterization of storm water runoff from
industrial sites, as well as to prepare discharge permit
applications for storm water and wastewater discharges. Design of containment, collection, and storage
facilities are integral services offered by Pyburn &
Odom MCA. Pyburn
& Odom MCA can design both physical-chemical and
biological treatment systems for contaminated storm water.
AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE AND ENGINEERING
Pyburn
& Odom MCA's environmental services include air
permitting and modeling. Pyburn & Odom MCA environmental engineers
maintain current air regulations at the Baton Rouge
office and are knowledgeable in EPA and LADEQ standards
including recent regulations on SARA Title III and the
Louisiana Air Toxics Regulations. Current projects include air inventory,
reporting, dispersion modeling for air toxics,
determination of Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT),
and reporting under EPA SARA Title III, Form R and LADEQ
requirements at an industrial facility in the Kenner -
New Orleans area. Pyburn
& Odom MCA also has been approved by the U. S. Coast
Guard to certify vapor recovery systems for barge
loading operations as mandated by LADEQ in order to
accomplish the goals of the EPA Clean Air Act and has
successfully completed several of these certifications.
HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
As
the regulations and methods of handling hazardous and
solid waste change, there is considerable need for
innovative solutions to the ever growing problem with
the treatment, storage, and disposal of solid and
hazardous waste. Pyburn
& Odom MCA maintains current regulations governing
the treatment and disposal of solid and hazardous waste
and employs the most current and cost effective
solutions to waste problems. The environmental team includes scientists with
degrees in chemical, civil engineering, and
microbiology. This
team is capable of the multifaceted design associated
with wastes including site assessment, remedial action
plans, treatment plans, structural and general civil
design, bioremediation and permitting.
Pyburn
& Odom MCA has also taken considerable interest in
the area of bioremediation of hazardous waste and
composting of solid waste. As the cost of landfills increase, alternative
technologies must be employed to decrease the amount of
waste sent to landfills. By employing bioremediation technologies,
organics can be broken down into stable and nonhazardous
components efficiently and economically. Pyburn & Odom MCA employees have experience in many areas
involving the quantification and treatment of waste. Experience includes development of a Geographic Information
System for the quantification of solid waste components
within specified parishes and bioremediation of
sugarcane byproducts and hazardous and non-hazardous
oilfield wastes.
Pyburn
& Odom MCA routinely conducts professional
engineering services in hazardous environments,
including but not limited to chemical, hydrocarbon and
asbestos containing areas. Pyburn & Odom MCA will comply with the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
training certifications and office of regulations. Pyburn & Odom MCA maintains on staff
engineers with hazardous waste training in 20 CFR 1910-0
1910.120, levels A, B, C, and D.
WATER QUALITY COMPLIANCE
& ENGINEERING
Pyburn
& Odom MCA conducts water quality investigations and
sampling for various clients on a continuous basis. Typical projects include water quality sampling
for pipelines, such as at the effluent stream of a
hazardous waste incinerator wastewater facility on the
Mississippi River.
OSHA HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS
Pyburn
& Odom MCA can developed a workplace health and
safety program designed to provide an administrative
tool to help prevent injuries and illness in the
workplace. To
satisfy the OSHA health and safety guidelines the plan
includes:
Employee Involvement and Management Commitment
Job Hazard and Worksite Analysis
Hazard Abatement and Control
Employee Training and Performance Monitoring
Periodic Workplace Hazard Monitoring
Record Keeping and Documentation
Pyburn
& Odom MCA will review current health and safety
programs, prepare recommendations to satisfy OSHA
guidelines and facilitate corporate philosophy, conduct
interviews with preselected employees, and conduct a
facility/site walk-through to identify possible job
hazards that may exist at the time of the inspection.
Based
on the employee interviews, the site walk and the
available information, Pyburn & Odom MCA will
develop a plan that includes;
Workplace Health and Safety Hazards by job
classification.
Procedures to identify occupational hazards through
regular inspections.
Administrative procedures to ensure
that unsafe or unhealthy work conditions are identified
and corrected in a timely manner.
An employee communication program.
Recommend health and safety training appropriate for
each job classification.
Procedures to document the elements of the program.
Indoor
Air Quality Assessments are frequently conducted to
investigate the complaints of building occupants as to
eye and nose irritation, fatigue, headaches, sore
throats, and general respiratory problems (sick building
syndrome). Pyburn
& Odom MCA has established a phased,
multidisciplinary approach to determine, detect, and
re-mediate air quality problems. |
