Overview
RK & Associates, Inc. (RKA) provides site restoration, civil and environmental engineering, and health and safety consulting services from our office in Warrenville, Illinois. Our staff of experienced professionals provides comprehensive environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance services for a wide range of industrial, commercial, institutional, and municipal clients.
RKA is focused on integrating our services with your needs and objectives and is committed to providing high-quality high-value services. Our
extensive industrial and commercial experience allows us to provide efficient, cost effective environmental solutions that maximize operational flexibility and minimize the cost of compliance.
RKA is focused on integrating our services with your needs and objectives and is committed to providing high-quality high-value services. Our
extensive industrial and commercial experience allows us to provide efficient, cost effective environmental solutions that maximize operational flexibility and minimize the cost of compliance.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are a critical tool for property managers, investors, borrowers, and lenders to provide due diligence on developed and vacant properties before purchase, sale, development, refinancing, or foreclosure. Because the threat of litigation and the cost of remedial action are considerations with every property transaction, financial institutions and corporations require an ESA before making a financial commitment.
RKA’s staff conducts many environmental site assessments yearly to evaluate existing environmental problems from past operations and potential environmental problems. Phase I ESAs are typically conducted in conformance with ASTM Standard Practice E 1527 and include the following components:
RKA’s staff conducts many environmental site assessments yearly to evaluate existing environmental problems from past operations and potential environmental problems. Phase I ESAs are typically conducted in conformance with ASTM Standard Practice E 1527 and include the following components:
- An inspection of the subject property
- A records review for evidence of present and historical use of the subject and adjacent properties
- Data evaluation report preparation
- Interviews with current owners and occupants as well as local government officials
Site Investigation
RKA’s site investigation (Phase II) experience includes sampling and analyzing all types of media, including air, soil, sediment and water for a variety of chemical constituents; preparation of work plans, sampling and analysis plans, site safety plans and other project-specific quality and project management plans that may be required; and developing strategies ranging from quantitatively assessing environmental and health risks to qualitatively field screening sites for potential hazardous materials impacts. RKA has experience in the following investigative procedures:
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Remediation Services
Low Temperature Thermal DesorptionRKA assists client in selecting cost-effective remedial technologies to bring sites to closure through a combination of risk assessment and remedial action. Our site restoration services focus on assisting clients in remedy selection based on practical experience gained from designing, testing, and
implementing remedial actions. RKA understands that remedy selection involves matching methods and technologies that focus on attaining defined business objectives. RKA has designed and installed treatment systems with a variety of technologies including:
implementing remedial actions. RKA understands that remedy selection involves matching methods and technologies that focus on attaining defined business objectives. RKA has designed and installed treatment systems with a variety of technologies including:
- Slurry Wall Construction
- Pump and Treat / Free Product Recovery
- High Temperature Incineration
- Excavation and Offsite Disposal
- Monitored Natural Attenuation
Environmental Regulatory Compliance Assessments/ Audits
A comprehensive environmental assessment is an essential part of identifying and addressing environmental issues to limit potential liabilities associated with non-compliance. RKA has conducted numerous EHS compliance audits for commercial and industrial facilities. Typical assessment techniques include a facility walkthrough, a review of operations and tasks performed, conversations with employees and management, and review of available written environmental permits, licenses and program documents and training records. RKA implements integrated solutions in response to the full range of EPA, OSHA, and local compliance issues, including
- Asbestos and lead surveys, management plan preparation, and removal oversight
- Air, water, solid and hazardous waste regulatory permitting and compliance
- Indoor air quality evaluation and air emissions inventories and report preparation
- Environmental, health and safety procedures, plans and programs / OSHA training
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) plans
Brownfields
RKA can provide assistance with a wide range of contaminated land issues including site assessment (Phase I and II ESA), risk assessment, and site remediation. We are familiar with state voluntary protection programs (VPP) such as the Site Restoration Program (SRP) in Illinois, risk-based corrective action objectives such as the Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO), and are versant in grant application for Brownfields funds. We can assist in obtaining cost-cap insurance for protection during site development.
Leaking Underground Storage Tank Remediation
RKA provides cost-effective risk assessment and risk management services in support of site investigation and site closures subject to state and federal regulatory requirements. Risk based closure is an integrated decision-making tool for conducting corrective action at petroleum release sites. Services include:
- Tank Removal and Oversight
- Site Classification / Investigation
- Site Closure/No Further Remediation (NFR)
- 20-Day and 45-Day Reporting
- Risk Based Corrective Action (RBCA)
- Reimbursement Package Preparation
