Unknown Environmental Issues That Could Affect Site Development
Unexpected environmental snags can halt site development and cost thousands of dollars. Find which issues to look out for as a developer or contractor.
Site development is unlikely to go off without a hitch, but some problems are more easily anticipated than others. Supply chain disruptions, materials shortages, and problems with contractors are run-of-the-mill concerns that most construction professionals learn to handle early on. Environmental concerns, however, are often an unexpected snag in progress and can lead to major setbacks.
Why Do I Have to Complete the Subpart P 8700 Form for Waste Generators?
According to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), any person in the US who transports, recycles, or generates regulated waste or owns or operates a facility for these uses must notify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This includes the location and a general description of the wastes that are handled there. The EPA strives to ensure that regulated waste is dealt with in a way that protects public health and the environment.