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Underground Storage Tank UST Sizes & Volumes — Underground Storage Tank Sizes & Volumes There are a variety of underground storage tank sizes […]

Underground Storage Tank Sizes & Volumes

May 16, 2022 in Underground Storage Tanks by Geo Forward (updated on May 31, 2022)

City of Long Beach Methane Gas Zone Mitigation — City of Long Beach Methane Gas Zone Mitigation A City of Long Beach Methane Gas […]

City of Long Beach Methane Gas Zone Mitigation

May 13, 2022 in Environmental Due Diligence / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on May 13, 2022)

Accessory Dwelling Unit Los Angeles — Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is an additional residential building, […]

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Los Angeles, CA

April 12, 2022 in Building Materials / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on April 13, 2022)

What to Know Before Methane Testing Los Angeles Photo By Geo Forward — 10 Things to Know Before Ordering a Los Angeles Methane Testing Report This post provides […]

10 Things to Know Before Methane Testing in Los Angeles

July 20, 2021 in Building Materials / Environmental Due Diligence / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on October 29, 2021)

What is the Property Condition Assessment Process - Geo Forward — What is the Property Condition Assessment Process? The property condition assessment process entails an expert’s […]

What is the Property Condition Assessment Process?

July 16, 2021 in Building Materials / Environmental Compliance / Environmental Engineering & Construction by Geo Forward (updated on July 16, 2021)

How to use City of Los Angeles Methane Mitigation Standards — City of Los Angeles Methane Mitigation Standards The City of Los Angeles Methane Mitigation Standards […]

City of Los Angeles Methane Mitigation Standards

February 21, 2021 in Forms & Standards / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on May 11, 2021)

Methane Buffer Zone Los Angeles — Builders who develop properties in Los Angeles frequently want to know- what is a methane zone?

What is a Methane Zone?

January 31, 2021 in Environmental Compliance / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on May 17, 2021)

ALTA Survey — What is an ALTA Survey? An ALTA Survey is a specialized Boundary Survey of a […]

What is an ALTA Survey?

December 16, 2020 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 12, 2021)

Vapor Barrier for Methane Mitigation Barrier Impervious Membrane — What is a Vapor Barrier Membrane for Soil Gas Mitigation? A vapor barrier, or a […]

Vapor Barrier Membrane for Soil Gas Mitigation

December 15, 2020 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on May 20, 2021)

Soil Sampling and the use of Soil pH Test Strips — Soil pH Test Strips The pH of soil can be measured using a variety of […]

Soil pH Test Strips

December 10, 2020 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Environmental Sustainability / Geology & Earth Science / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on May 17, 2022)

Where and How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste - Hazardous Waste Disposal — Disposing Hazardous Waste & Household Waste It is common knowledge that certain items, like batteries, […]

Disposing Hazardous Waste & Household Waste

September 30, 2020 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Environmental Sustainability / Land Development & Real Estate / Recycling & Reusing Material by templtokenlogin (updated on July 2, 2021)

1916 Bowser Underground Gasoline Tank and gas pump smithsonian — Bowser Underground Gasoline Storage Tank & Storage Outfit Sylvanus Freelove (S.F.) Bowser is credited with […]

Bowser Underground Gasoline Storage Tank & Pump

September 30, 2020 in Underground Storage Tanks by templtokenlogin (updated on May 31, 2022)

Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) Ambient Air Data — Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) A Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) evaluates the potential dangers […]

Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA)

June 26, 2020 in Building Materials / Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 13, 2021)

Indoor Air Quality Testing via SUMMA Canister — Indoor Air Quality Testing Indoor air quality testing involves collecting and containing samples of ambient […]

Indoor Air Quality Testing & Sampling

June 26, 2020 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on June 10, 2021)

RECs in Phase 2 Environmental Reports — Phase 2 Environmental Recommendation in a Phase 1 Environmental Report? In some cases, there may […]

Phase 2 Environmental Recommendation from Phase 1 Environmental?

April 2, 2020 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 12, 2021)

Methane Barrier Completion — Methane Barrier for Soil Vapor Membrane A methane barrier is an impervious soil vapor membrane […]

Methane Barrier for Soil Vapor Membrane

March 29, 2020 in Building Materials / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on February 8, 2022)

Methane Mitigation Construction Design Build — 10 Things to Know Before Methane Barrier Installation Methane barrier installation is part of the […]

What to Know about Methane Mitigation Construction

March 29, 2020 in Indoor Air Quality / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on May 26, 2022)

West Virginia EPA - A remediation action plan aims to provide a feasible and efficient clean-up strategy at subsurface contamination sites. — Remedial Action Plan A Remedial Action Plan, or Remediation Plan is a guideline that proposes […]

What is a Remedial Action Plan?

March 26, 2020 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 15, 2021)

Underground Storage Tank Removal - Montana Dept of Environmental Quality — Understanding the Underground Storage Tank Abandonment Process The underground storage tank abandonment process is a […]

What is the Underground Storage Tank Abandonment Process

March 12, 2020 in Underground Storage Tanks by Geo Forward (updated on May 19, 2022)

groundwater remediation pump and treat diagram — What is Contamination Remediation after a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment? Contamination Remediation refers to […]

What is Contamination Remediation after a Phase 2 Environmental Site ...

February 17, 2020 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on June 10, 2022)

How Long is a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Good For — How Long is a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Good For? A Phase 1 Environmental Assessment […]

How Long is a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Good For?

November 18, 2019 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction by Geo Forward (updated on October 18, 2021)

What is the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process — What is the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process? The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment […]

What is the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process?

November 18, 2019 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 12, 2021)

Methane Mitigation Process — What is the Methane Mitigation Process? The methane mitigation process entails eliminating the risk of […]

What is the Methane Mitigation Process?

November 13, 2019 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on October 29, 2021)

LADBS Methane Soil Test Cost — LADBS Methane Soil Test Cost & Price An LADBS Methane Soil Test cost can vary, […]

How Much Does an LADBS Methane Soil Test Cost?

June 14, 2019 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on May 17, 2021)

PCB Contamination in Killer Whale Orcas — PCBs Contamination in Killer Whales and Orca Pollution PCBs contamination in killer whales and orca […]

PCBs Contamination in Killer Whales and Orca Pollution

June 13, 2019 in Animal Rights & Welfare / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Geology & Earth Science by Geo Forward (updated on August 28, 2020)

Phase 2 Environmental Screening Level Numbers — Phase 2 Environmental Screening Level Numbers Phase 2 Environmental Screening Level Numbers are comparative concentrations […]

Phase 2 Environmental Screening Level Numbers

April 24, 2019 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on May 17, 2021)

Landfill Methane Gas Testing and Landfill Gas — Landfill Methane Gas Testing Landfill methane gas testing is the process by which professional geologists […]

What is Landfill Methane Gas Testing?

February 21, 2019 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 15, 2021)

Environmental Professional Geologist in the Field — Environmental Professional Definition Environmental Professional: As per the EPA’s All Appropriate Inquiries Rule, an environmental […]

Environmental Professional Definition

February 8, 2019 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Glossary by Geo Forward (updated on July 18, 2021)

All Appropriate Inquiries for Liability Protection — All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) The term “All Appropriate Inquiries” (AAI) is defined as the official […]

All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI)

February 1, 2019 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on June 14, 2021)

Historical Recognized Environmental Condition HREC Rules — Historical Recognized Environmental Condition (HREC) The term Historical Recognized Environmental Condition (HREC) refers to a […]

Historical Recognized Environmental Condition (HREC)

January 25, 2019 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 13, 2021)

Recognized Environmental Condition - Hazardous Waste REC — ASTM Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) What is a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC)? To summarize, a […]

Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) Definition

January 10, 2019 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on March 26, 2021)

Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition or CREC — Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition (CREC) CREC stands for Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition. This terminology derives […]

Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition (CREC)

January 3, 2019 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on June 14, 2021)

Boyle Dayton Los Angeles UST Valve Manhole Lid — Boyle Dayton Los Angeles The Boyle Dayton Los Angeles Company was a reputable manufacturer and […]

Boyle Dayton Los Angeles

December 26, 2018 in Underground Storage Tanks by Geo Forward (updated on May 19, 2022)

Los Angeles County Well Permit and Drilling Permit — Los Angeles County Well Permit & Drilling Permit Per the Department of Public Health Drinking Water […]

Los Angeles County Well Permit and Drilling Permit

December 10, 2018 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on May 19, 2020)

LA Methane Testing Agency Roster - LADBS — LADBS Methane Testing Agency Roster List The LADBS Methane Testing Agency Roster List is part […]

LADBS Methane Testing Agency Roster List

November 14, 2018 in Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on June 15, 2021)

What_is_a_Phase_1_Reliance_Letter — Phase 1 Reliance Letter Cost & Price A Phase 1 Reliance Letter cost can vary. However, […]

Phase 1 Reliance Letter Cost & Price

October 25, 2018 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on May 17, 2021)

De Minimis Condition — De Minimis Condition in Phase 1 ESA Reports? A de minimis condition, as per the […]

De Minimis Condition in Phase 1 ESA Reports?

October 24, 2018 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 13, 2021)

AQMD Permit for Rule 1166 during Contaminated Soil Excavation — AQMD Permit for Rule 1166 & Contaminated Soil Excavation Permit An AQMD Permit for Rule […]

AQMD Permit for Rule 1166 & Contaminated Soil Excavation Permit

October 17, 2018 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Underground Storage Tanks by Geo Forward (updated on May 19, 2020)

Phase I Environmental Report Cost — Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Cost A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment cost varies depending on […]

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Cost

October 15, 2018 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on May 18, 2021)

Retest Methane Test of Soil - Oil Fields — Can You Retest a Methane Test of Soil? Is it worthwhile to get a retest […]

Re-Do Methane Testing: Can You Retest Methane Test of Soil?

October 13, 2018 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on July 21, 2021)

Vapor Intrusion Mitigation and Soil Vapor Testing — Vapor Intrusion Mitigation & Soil Vapor Testing A vapor intrusion investigation entails the study of […]

Vapor Intrusion Mitigation & Soil Vapor Testing

October 12, 2017 in Building Materials / Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 13, 2021)

Methane Testing initially includes a shallow probe soil gas survey. Afterwards, a drilling rig is used to drill and install multiple sampling zones underground. — Southern California Methane Testing and the Oil Industry In Southern California, methane testing is a […]

Southern California Methane Testing & The Oil Industry

February 23, 2017 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on July 13, 2021)

Dry Cleaner Soil Contamination Remediation — Dry Cleaner Soil Contamination Dry cleaner soil contamination issues are no mystery to commercial property […]

Dry Cleaner Soil Contamination

November 27, 2016 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 11, 2021)

Laws on Reporting the Results of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Report — Reporting Results of an Environmental Due Diligence Investigation “Are there requirements for reporting results of […]

Reporting the Results of an Environmental Due Diligence Investigation

July 8, 2016 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on June 9, 2022)

Dry Cleaner Soil Testing by Drilling — Dry Cleaner Soil Testing Dry cleaner soil testing is an environmental engineering and geology service […]

Dry Cleaner Soil Testing

May 9, 2016 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 11, 2021)

What is a Brownfield Site — What is a Brownfield Site (Brownfields)? A Brownfield site is real property with plans for […]

What is a Brownfield Site and Brownfields?

February 22, 2016 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 11, 2021)

Septic Tank Contamination Nitrate and Nitrite Pollution - subsanserv.com — Environmental Concerns with Leaking Septic Tank and Issues with Nitrate & Nitrite The soil horizons […]

Environmental Concerns with Leaking Septic Tank and Issues with Nitrate ...

February 18, 2016 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Underground Storage Tanks by Geo Forward (updated on May 31, 2022)

Price of Phase II Environmental Site Assessment aka Phase II ESA — Price of Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Phase II ESA Cost The price of a […]

Price of Phase II Environmental Site Assessment & Phase II ...

February 17, 2016 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 12, 2021)

Superfund CERCLA Innocent Landowner Defense Laws — Superfund: CERCLA Innocent Landowner Defense Superfund is CERCLA which is an acronym for the “Comprehensive […]

Superfund: CERCLA Innocent Landowner Defense

January 7, 2016 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 13, 2021)

Phase II ESA in Real Estate at Auto Repair Shop — What is a Phase II ESA in Real Estate Due Diligence? The term “Phase II […]

What is a Phase II ESA in Real Estate Due ...

August 9, 2015 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on May 17, 2022)