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SAK Environmental LLC turns 20-years and we’re celebrating all year long!

Other Category

Jan 23, 2024

SAK Environmental LLC turns 20-years and we’re celebrating all year long!
How does an environmental firm thrive for 20-years in a competitive market? By providing high quality, cost effective technical services and advice. Since 2003, SAK Environmental has been helping clients build transportation infrastructure, energy generation and distribution, industrial facilities, and housing.  We’ve helped to safely convert under-utilized industrial property into thriving communities, secure permits for manufacturing plants...

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SAK Environmental Helps Transform Communities

Sustainable Development

Nov 01, 2023

SAK Environmental Helps Transform Communities
SAK Environmental’s services help to renew and transform communities to meet today’s need for housing and cleaner energy.  You can’t always see what we’ve done, but it’s there! Our services manage environmental risk, control development costs, and ensure a healthy environment for the community. See our transformative work below and how we can help...

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When Should PFAS Be Part of Your Environmental Due Diligence?

Permitting & Compliance

May 31, 2023

When Should PFAS Be Part of Your Environmental Due Diligence?
USEPA Proposes Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for PFAS compounds in Drinking Water On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposed to amend the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation with Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL)  for the PFAS compounds perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) at 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt), 4.0 ppt for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and...

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Covanta Energy Awards SAK Environmental Solid Waste Ban Compliance Contract

Apr 19, 2023

Covanta Energy Awards SAK Environmental Solid Waste Ban Compliance Contract
SAK Environmental was recently selected by Covanta Energy, a world leader in sustainable solid waste management and energy production, to manage their solid waste ban compliance program at its two Massachusetts waste-to-energy facilities. With this 3-year contract, SAK now manages similar programs at all five waste-to-energy plants in Massachusetts. These facilities process almost 60% of the state’s municipal...

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Environmental Reporting Deadlines Fast Approaching

Permitting & Compliance

Mar 16, 2023

Environmental Reporting Deadlines Fast Approaching
If your business or facility emits pollutants (including greenhouse gases) to the air, has storm water flows, manages hazardous waste, or stores or otherwise uses certain toxic substances, then these regulatory reporting deadlines may apply to you.   Air emissions. Massachusetts Air Source Registration emissions reporting is required for certain triennial filers to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP)...

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HAZMAT Building Services

Feb 28, 2023

HAZMAT Building Services
For over 20-years SAK Environmental (SAK) has been providing comprehensive services to identify and mitigate asbestos, lead paint, PCBs and mold in buildings prior to renovation or demolition, or to address indoor air quality concerns. Our expertise includes: Inspection Cost estimating Abatement planning Specifications Project monitoring/Clearance Air quality testing Contact SAK for advice or quote, to help move your project...

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Updates in Environmental Site Assessment For Commercial Real Estate

Permitting & Compliance

Nov 15, 2022

Updates in Environmental Site Assessment For Commercial Real Estate
Updates In Environmental Site Assessment For Commercial Real Estate In December 2021, by the  American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) released an update to the “Standard Practice For Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” on commercial real estate.  The new Standard (1527-21) included clarifications over the old Standard (1527-13).  Notable updates under...

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SAK Completes Statewide Solid Waste Characterization Study

Permitting & Compliance

Nov 15, 2022

SAK Completes Statewide Solid Waste Characterization Study
SAK Environmental LLC completed the field phase of a statewide solid waste characterization study for Massachusetts’s five regional waste-to-energy plants. These facilities process 60% of the state’s solid waste, converting it to electricity. With the help of MSW Consultants Inc., the 2nd sampling season was completed in November where a composite sample of solid waste was sorted into...

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MassDEP New Waste Ban Limits Go Into Effect Nov. 1. Are You Ready?

Permitting & Compliance

Aug 15, 2022

MassDEP New Waste Ban Limits Go Into Effect Nov. 1. Are You Ready?
In accordance with MassDEP’s final 2030 Solid Waste Mater Plan and updated regulations, the following new waste ban limits will go into effect: Lowering the threshold on commercial organic/food waste to include facilities generating more than one-half ton (0.5) of these materials per week; and Adding mattresses and textiles to the list of materials banned from disposal or...

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Draft USEPA Dewatering & Remediation General Permit (DRGP) Issued

Permitting & Compliance

Jul 15, 2022

Draft USEPA Dewatering & Remediation General Permit (DRGP) Issued
The 2017 RGP expired on April 8, 2022. The draft General Permit for Dewatering and Remediation Activity Discharges – the DRGP (Draft 2022 DRGP) in Massachusetts (MAG910000) and New Hampshire (NHG910000), federal facilities in Vermont (VTG910000), and Indian country lands in Connecticut (CTG910000) and Rhode Island (RIG910000) was published on April 26, 2022. Public comments will be accepted until...

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