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1st Quarter 2007
Conserving Georgia’s Water
The entire state of Georgia is currently under a Level One drought declaration issued by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The drought is a…
Concrete Or Cement? What’s The Difference?
Albeit small, there actually is a difference. During the course of environmental consulting, construction, or even that rare home/garden project, we often have the…
In-Ground Hydraulic Automotive Lifts—Replace Or Maintain? And SPCC Plan Case Study
In-ground hydraulic lifts have been a staple of automotive repair and inspection facilities since the mid-50s. Because they have been around for so long…
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4th Quarter 2006
November 1, 2006 parties must comply with the requirements of All Appropriate Inquires Final Rule.
On November 1, 2005 in the Federal Register, The Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule setting federal standards for the conduct of all…
The Appropriate Level Of Research Is Key To Efficient Environmental Closure
Introduction and Background
Above Ground Tank Containment Discharge And SPCC Plan Case Study
A large retail company received complaints from the city officials regarding the rainwater discharge from the diesel fuel tank containment area on site.
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3rd Quarter 2006
News You Can Use
On November 1, 2005 in the Federal Register, The Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule setting federal standards for the conduct of all…
Rock-A-Thon Benefits ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
On April 22, 2006, The Antique Griffin in downtown Griffin, Georgia, hosted a Rock-A-Thon in honor of ALS patients, Paul Ragan and Gerald Lawhorn.…
Mansfield Oil Holds 20th Annual Golf Classic Benefiting The Muscular Dystrophy Association
The 20th Annual Mansfield Oil Golf Classic presented by UPS was held on Monday, May 15th at the Country Club of the South in…
Clarifying Stage I & Stage II Requirement Enforcement Guidelines
The memo states that all gasoline dispensing facilities (within the state of GA) subject to Stage I Vapor Recovery rules must maintain their Stage…
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2nd Quarter 2006
News You Can Use
Did you know that according to a recent article, Americans toss 2 million tons of digital hardware (computers, cell phones, printers, etc.) a year?…
Exploring Alternative Fuels
Since April 22, 1970, the United States has celebrated Earth Day. Wisconsin Senator, Gaylord Nelson, initiated Earth Day to "forcibly thrust the issue of…
Soil Erosion Threatens Food And Environment
A recent Cornell University study reports that around the world, soil is being washed away 10 to 40 times faster than it is being…
Sierra Piedmont Launches New Website
Our newly designed website launched on April 10, 2006. On our website, www.sierrapiedmont.com, you will find information about the services we provide and…