Our Services – Sol Solutions

COMPANY DISCIPLINES

Sol provides a range of services including multi-media environmental compliance; environmental inspections, audits, and training; health and safety; natural and cultural resources; hazardous materials and waste management; installation restoration; sustainability; and CADD/GIS. Sol employs environmental professionals with an array of expertise, interests, and experience to perform tasks with professional acumen and attention to detail.

Environmental Compliance
Installation Restoration Program (IRP)
Natural and Cultural Resources
Sustainability Planning and Energy Management
Information Technology

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Compliance Auditing and Inspections
Sol performs multi-media environmental compliance audits and inspections to ensure compliance with:

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Audited facilities include storage areas, motor pools, schools, laboratories, hospitals, fire stations, and fueling facilities.

Management of Hazardous Waste Storage Facilities
Sol manages hazardous waste storage facilities and areas in compliance with applicable RCRA requirements and permits. Our staff are trained and certified in the proper labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and universal wastes. We have successfully passed regulatory inspections for our managed facilities.

Compliance Plans and Training
Sol prepares environmental compliance plans and conducts compliance training classes. Compliance plans and training topics include:

Hazardous Waste Management
Universal Waste Management
Asbestos Management and Awareness
Air Compliance
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Spill Response
Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Compliance

Permitting and Permit Compliance
Sol assists clients with permit applications and renewals and response to regulatory comments. We assist with permit compliance, including inspections, monitoring, and reporting.

Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Inspections

Sol’s fully licensed staff conduct asbestos and

lead-based paint inspections and sampling prior to renovation and demolition projects.

INSTALLATION RESTORATION PROGRAM (IRP)
Sol oversees remediation and restoration activities on cleanup sites. We coordinate site access, ensure conformance with remediation plans, monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinate waste manifests and disposal.

Regulatory and Stakeholder Coordination
Sol assists clients with negotiating and coordinating cleanup efforts with representatives of Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. We respond to regulatory request for information, prepare briefings, and participate in regulatory meetings (e.g., Tier II).

Public Outreach and Administrative Record
Sol plans and facilitates Restoration Advisory Board meetings. We coordinate public comment periods and response to comments. Our staff maintain Administrative Records in accordance with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) requirements.

NATURAL RESOURCES
Endangered Species and Wildlife Management
Sol conducts endangered species surveys, population monitoring, and habitat assessments; tracks activity patterns; and develops recovery and management plans. We conduct wildlife monitoring, management of hunting programs, and nuisance wildlife control. We prepare regulatory reports, as required, for compliance. We prepare educational and outreach materials and provide presentations to stakeholders.

Land and Aquatic Resources Management
Sol conducts timber assessments, prescribed burning, herbicide applications, reforestation, and native vegetation planting. We conduct aquatic resources assessments and provide and implement recommendations for water quality and habitat improvement, addition of aquatic species, and removal of invasive species.

CULTURAL RESOURCES
Surveys and Inspections
Sol conducts historic building surveys, archaeological surveys, historic context studies, routine inspections, and long-term monitoring of cultural sites. We assess and document newly identified archaeological components and features, collect GIS spatial data, create feature maps, and manage archival databases. We also support stakeholder involvement including Native American consultation support.

SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Energy and Water Conservation Planning
Sol supports energy conservation initiatives through the investigation of renewable energy technologies and identification of projects to improve energy efficiency by upgrading existing equipment. We support the management of Energy Savings Performance Contracts and the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program. Sol’s subject matter experts assist with implementing Net Zero initiatives including rainwater harvesting, solar panels, wind turbines, recycling, and installation of energy efficient fixtures.

Energy Consumption Tracking and Reporting
Sol tracks facility energy usage and identifies anomalies indicating potential system failures or opportunities for system upgrades. Sol updates energy tracking databases (e.g., AEWRS), prepares quarterly consumption reports, and analyzes and prepares utility cost data.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Sol’s GIS Specialists develop GIS data layers for environmental features including monitoring wells, sampling locations, stormwater features, cleanup sites, wetlands, and natural and cultural resources sites. We develop custom maps for clients and project sites, and maintain electronic cartographic libraries.

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD)
Sol develops CADD files ensuring compliance with Corps of Engineer guide specifications, Tri-Service CADD standards, and standard design criteria including, but not limited to Uniform Building Code; Army Regulations 420-90; Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements; National Fire Association Codes and Standards; Military Handbook 1008C; Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.