EnviroPhase

Tank Removal, Investigation, and Mitigation

EnviroPhase offers mitigation services related to underground petroleum storage tank (PST/UST), dry cleaner, auto repair, and industrial facility cleanups. 

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Mitigation Services

EnviroPhase offers mitigation services related to underground petroleum storage tank (PST/UST), dry cleaner, auto repair, and industrial facility cleanups.  EnviroPhase works with various Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulatory agencies such as the Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Program, Corrective Action Program, and Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) to resolve pollution cases related to petroleum hydrocarbon, chlorinated solvent, and heavy metal impacts to soil and groundwater. EnviroPhase has successfully managed efforts to obtain regulatory case closure on numerous pollution cases regulated by the TCEQ in a timely manner (usually within a 12 to 30-month time frame).

EnviroPhase has also obtained Innocent Owner/Operator Program (IOP) Certificates on numerous properties affected by pollution originating from off-site properties.

Various programs have been established by the TCEQ to regulate pollution cases.  The below listed program and corresponding tabs further describe each program and the various pollutants regulated by each program.

  • The PST Program has established rules to regulate PST/UST facilities and cleanup resulting from fuel and oil releases.  Releases occurring at PST/UST facilities are issued a Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) ID number and regulated by the PST Program. 
  • The Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) has established rules to regulate pollution cases related to chemical impacts (such as petroleum hydrocarbon, chlorinated solvent, and heavy metal impacts) to soil and groundwater.  Pollution cases subject to regulation under TRRP require enrollment into the Corrective Action Program or Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP).

Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Program/Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) Remediation

Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal & Oversight

The PST Program has established rules to regulate PST/UST facilities and cleanup resulting from fuel and oil releases.  Fuel releases occurring at PST facilities are issued a Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) ID number and regulated by the PST Program. 

Fuel releases are discovered during fuel system failures, during removal of underground storage tanks, or performance of Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

EnviroPhase has extensive experience and the appropriate licensing to manage mitigation activities at LPST facilities.  EnviroPhase is a Corrective Action Specialist (RCAS) company licensed with the TCEQ and employs qualified staff licensed as Corrective Action Project Managers (CAPMs).

Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP)

The Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) has established rules to regulate pollution cases related to chemical impacts (such as petroleum hydrocarbon, chlorinated solvent, and heavy metal impacts) to soil and groundwater.  Pollution cases subject to regulation under TRRP require enrollment into the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) or Corrective Action Program.

Determining whether to enroll in the Corrective Action Program and VCP would be dependent on pollution sources and land use.  If addressing chemical impacts from cleanup of known waste management units or spill areas at a commercial or industrial property, the Corrective Action Program may be the best option.  If addressing chemical impacts from historical related activities or considering a real estate transaction, the VCP may be the best option. 

Pollution Closure Letters issued by the Corrective Action Program and VCP tend to differ in that a No Further Action (NFA) letter issued by the Corrective Action Program is specific to a certain pollution source(s) while a Certificate of Completion (COC) issued by the VCP covers the entire property. 

A VCP COC offers a release from liability to future property owners who did not contribute to chemical impacts on the property and can be the best tool available when considering selling or buying a polluted property. 

EnviroPhase has extensive experience and the appropriate licensing to manage mitigation activities at facilities subject to regulation under TRRP.  EnviroPhase is a Texas Geoscience Firm and employs qualified staff licensed as Professional Geoscientists with the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.

More of our services

Phase I ESA

The purpose of a Phase I ESA (Environmental Site Assessment) is to identify and assess characteristics of sites that are of environmental concern.

Phase II, III ESA

The purpose of the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is to obtain definitive evidence of contamination through sampling and testing.

Industrial Hygiene (Asbestos, Mold, Lead & Silica)

EnviroPhase helps identify, manage, and oversee the removal of asbestos, mold, lead, and silica in public and commercial buildings.

Property Condition Assessments (PCA)

Property Condition Assessments (PCA’s) are used to determine the general physical condition and maintenance status of a property and to recommend next steps to meet your long term needs.

Vapor Intrusion

Properties where soil and/or groundwater have been affected by chemical releases, the potential exists for vapors to emanate from affected soils and/or groundwater and negatively affect air quality inside an overlying enclosed building.

Municipal Settings Designation (MSD)

EnviroPhase has obtained numerous MSDs to support mitigation efforts on behalf of affected property owners that result in site closure.

Innocent Owner/Operator Program (IOP)

The Innocent Owner/Operator Program (IOP) provides relief to property owners whose property has been affected by chemical impacts to soil or groundwater from off-site properties.

Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP)

The Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) oversees the cleanup of properties affected by chemical impacts related to current or historical property operations.

Industrial & Hazardous Waste Corrective Action Program (IHW)

The Corrective Action Program oversees the cleanup of properties affected by chemical impacts related to industrial or municipal wastes and facilitates closure of waste management units.

What they’re saying

EnviroPhase provided helpful follow-up after our project was completed. From start to finish, working with EnviroPhase has proven to be a pleasant experience. Our company highly recommends EnviroPhase for your next project…

Will Tolliver

Managing Director, Leon Capital Group

EnviroPhase has completed several Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for our company, including the Golden Triangle Center, Montero Medical Campus, Heritage Trace Office Park and several other 1 to 10 acre developments. They’ve provided personalized and efficient service each time; deadlines for always met and the process thoroughly explained. We highly recommend EnviroPhase for your next project

Konstantin Bakintas, PE

Baird Hampton & Brown

EnviroPhase has completed ESA Phase I & II, Storage Tank Removals, Asbestos Abatements and Remediation Services. Their professionalism, promptness, and strong background in environmental services are why we continue to use them for our projects

Robert L. Williams

Centric Capital Partners, Inc.

EnviroPhase’s staff has consistently been flexible, knowledgeable, and considerate of our needs over the course of our relationship. Deadlines were always met and the process thoroughly explained

Audra Gonzales

Rosemont Gemini

We have utilized EnviroPhase’s services many times over the course of our professional relationship. They have provided personalized and efficient service to us each time.

EnviroPhase hase completed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Asbestos Surveys and Remediation Services for us.

Noi Manylott

Ripsaw Development, Verdad Real Estate