Engineering: Environmental

Anderson & Associates has completed numerous Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in general compliance with the ASTM E-1527 standards. Prior to the development of the ASTM standard, Anderson & Associates, Inc. personnel were involved with the National Groundwater Association in developing a standard for the completion of Phase I assessments. Typically, we have performed ESAs for governmental entities such as public services authorities and universities, as part of infrastructure design and construction. We have also worked with private agencies and companies such as industrial development authorities, the Celanese Acetate Corporation, and GTE Mobilnet, as well as private developers.

Environmental Assessments in general conformance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) standards are an important part of maintaining state and federal regulatory compliance. The Commonwealth of Virginia and some funding agencies also require the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for proposed projects. These reviews consider the impact that a proposed project may have on the natural and manmade environment. We have prepared EIRs for many clients, including Virginia Commonwealth University, Radford University, Virginia State University and the Virginia Community College System. We have experience in performing environmental assessments for water and wastewater projects, site development, coal mine reclamation projects, and stone quarry operations. Following is a brief list of Anderson & Associates' most recently completed ESA's: