EST has developed a number of formal and informal alliances with local engineers, environmental consultants, and contractors enabling us to provide our clients with a diverse range of services usually available only with the largest firms. We are confident in providing directly or as subcontractors:
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Services
Laboratory Services
Professional Engineering and Surveying
Geotechnical Investigations
Wetlands Delineation Waters of the United
States, including wetlands, are legally protected under the Clean Water
Act of 1972. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act gives the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps) special regulatory authority over the
discharge of dredged or fill materials in wetlands and other waters of
the U.S. In addition, some state and local government agencies have
enacted legislation which goes beyond the reach of the Clean Water Act
in an effort to further protect wetlands within their borders. In New
Jersey, waters and wetlands not under the authority of the Corps, are
regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act. In most instances,
wetlands in New Jersey are further protected by buffers known as
transition areas, which can extend up to 150 feet from the wetland
boundary.
Earth Science Technology, LLC has extensive
experience identifying and delineating wetlands and obtaining state and
federal approval of wetland boundaries. We perform preliminary wetland
delineations and detailed field investigations for both tidal and
freshwater wetland areas. EST's staff is trained and certified by
Rutgers University, Cook College Wetland Delineation Certification
Program and employ state of the art global positioning systems
equipment (GPS) technology in delineating wetland boundaries. Our
experience allows us to minimize the effect of environmental
regulations by identifying and recommending development alternatives.
Wetland Mitigation Design and Monitoring Today's
regulatory climate does not permit significant loss of wetland habitat
from construction activities without compensation. In order to offset
impacts on wetlands caused by development, wetland mitigation plans are
often required. When wetlands are disturbed, construction approvals
often require the creation of new wetland habitat in a nearby area as
compensation. The creation of wetlands is known as wetland restoration
and mitigation.
Earth Science Technology, LLC has the expertise
in the complementary disciplines of botany, wildlife management, soil
science, hydrology, and horticulture required for design and
implementation of successful wetland mitigation and restoration
construction projects. EST has prepared conceptual and construction
plans for wetland mitigation and restoration projects and has
constructed and supervised these projects in the field. Mitigation
projects designed by EST have been successful in converting uplands to
wetland habitats, restoring wetlands, and in securing final agency
approval.
Soil Analysis and Permeability Testing Earth
Science Technology, LLC has a combined experience of more than 35 years
of performing soil analysis and testing in New Jersey, New York and
Pennsylvania. We typically perform this service in determining the
seasonal high water table and soil permeability in support of the
construction of subsurface wastewater disposal systems, stormwater
management systems and building foundations. EST performs all forms of
field and laboratory permeability testing including percolation tests,
soil class rating tests, basin flood testing, pit-bail testing, and
tube permeameters.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Earth
Science Technology, LLC recognizes that the costs of identifying
environmental liabilities before a final commitment is made to a
property or site are generally only a fraction of the costs of dealing
with a contaminated site. The purpose of the Phase I Environmental
Site Assessment is to gather sufficient information to develop an
independent professional opinion about the environmental condition of
the property and to identify actual or potential environmental
contamination which may impact the property value.
Earth Science
Technology, LLC provides clients with a comprehensive Phase I - based
on a thorough literature search of documents related to the site,
discussions with environmental officials, and a careful site
walk-over. All Phase I Environmental Site Assessments are performed in
accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Standard for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA) Process.
Environmental Permitting Environmental Impact Studies Earth
Science Technology, LLC provides planning and technical support to
obtain environmental permits under CAFRA, the Waterfront Development
Act, the New Jersey Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act, the Pinelands
Protection Act, the Coastal Wetlands Act of 1970, and the Army Corps of
Engineers Nationwide Permit program. EST has built a reputation based
on thorough analysis and clearly written documents. This is
particularly important in the preparation of permit applications, where
requests for additional information by reviewing agencies can be costly
and time-consuming. Our effective communication with both clients and
regulatory agencies results in expedited application reviews and
greater probability for permit issuance
In New Jersey, EST has
obtained land use regulation permits and approvals including Freshwater
Wetlands Letters of Interpretation (LOI), Statewide General Permits
(SGP), Individual Permits (IP), Water Quality Certifications (WQC) and
Transition Area Waivers (TAW). Other New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP) permits have included Waterfront
Development (WD), CAFRA, Tidal and Stream Encroachment (SE) permits.
For
projects which are subject to federal jurisdiction, we have obtained
approvals of wetland delineations and authorizations for fill
activities from the New York and Philadelphia Districts of the US Army
Corps of Engineers (USACOE).
Threatened and Endangered Species Population Surveys As
floral and faunal species lose habitat, surveys for home range
movements and habitat use have become integral. EST's staff has
researched and prepared assessments vital to the survival of
populations of both plants and wildlife. Earth Science Technology, LLC
has performed herpetological, avian and floral surveys throughout New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.
CADD/GIS Earth Science Technology, LLC has
extensive experience in the use of CAD and GIS programs necessary for
providing valuable mapping for your project. We have supported our
clients in preparation of greenways and open space plans, natural
resource inventories, and environmental compliance for proposed
development projects, all using state of-the-art GIS software. We have
also provided services to engineers, surveyors and architects using
AutoCAD software on projects including wetland mitigation and
restoration plans; wetland transition area averaging plans; and
wastewater and septic system design plans.
