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Understanding a CSM – The Basics in Ontario
When managing a site in Ontario, it is essential to understand Ontario Regulation 153/04 and the environmental due diligence it requires. What Is A CSM? A Conceptual Site Model (CSM) is one of the requirements that shapes the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) process (both Phase I and II) and is required for a Record of…
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Remote Demolition and Abatement Project – Resolute Bay, Nunavut
AEL completed a major abatement project of a flight services station in Canada’s Far North. A logistically challenging endeavour, AEL was proud to be part of a highly capable team to manage this work. The project was completed over 3 seasons due to the harsh climate of the region. Background: AEL was retained to manage…
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Overcoming Environmental Challenges At Distribution Sites
This article first appeared in Electricity Today Magazine. Since original source could not be located, we are unable to embed it here. Distribution Stations & What To Be Aware Of Distribution stations contain high voltage electrical environments that require a well-developed safety regime to address hazards including: While most of these hazard mitigation measures pose…
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Reducing Uncertainty in a Phase 2 ESA with the Triad Approach
The “hidden” and non-homogeneous nature of contamination at brownfield sites provides unique challenges to environmental site assessment (ESA) and clean-up work. What Are The Implications of Brownfield Contamination? Brownfield contamination ignites potential for fatal “flaws” like missing impacted soil or groundwater at a previously determined “clean” site. In order to effectively address the financial, environmental,…
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Mapping Takes Flight – UAV Services with AEL
Why Environmental Engineering Firms Are Using Drone-Based Mapping: AEL is excited to be utilizing drone-based mapping on some of our clients’ sites right now. This technology allows highly accurate, full-property topographic data to be captured and incorporated into the analysis of an environmental site. How UAVs Are Used During Site Assessments: First, the UAV (unmanned…
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Using Technology to Maximize Soil Assessment Efficiency
On-site testing is at the forefront of technologies used to reduce uncertainty in Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). As part of the ESA process, areas of environmental concern are identified, as well as which contaminants are most likely to be found there during soil assessment. These “contaminants of concern” provide focus to potential screening…
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Remedial Approach Selection – Evaluating Approaches with Treatability Studies
Professionals in all disciplines understand the importance of selecting the right tools for the job. In the environmental industry, this comes into play when deciding on approaches and strategies for remediating unique and complex sites. When evaluating the toolbox of remedial technologies available to manage, remediate and closure of contaminated sites, treatability studies are recommended….