Brickhouse Environmental News Archives Homepage Brickhouse Environmental is a full service environmental consulting firm providing a broad range of services to clients in the tri-state area. We have entered into our 30th year with revitalized energy and a new location in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1977, the company draws from a staff of over 20 professional geologists, engineers and scientists to meet our clients' needs. With a main office in West Chester, Pennsylvania and a branch office in New York, the company provides a wide range of environmental services to clients in industry, private business, and local government. Changes to Act 2 Regulations On January 8, 2011 the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board published amendments to the regulations under the Pennsylvania Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act 2) in the PA Bulletin. The changes are effective immediately and may have implications to current, future, and even past Act 2 projects. Is Your Wetland Delineation Meeting New Requirements? Brickhouse Environmental remains on the vanguard of changes in wetland policies and can be counted on to provide accurate delineations meeting current Army Corps of Engineers' requirements. The Regional Supplements to the 1987 Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual have prompted new training specific to each region to identify the likely indicators of wetland plants and hydric soils in each regional wetland regime. PADEP Revisions to Chapter 102 The PA Department of Environmental Protection is making a final push to substantially revise the Chapter 102 regulations relating to earthwork and stormwater management. The guidance manuals used to implement the rules are also undergoing significant revision. These regulatory revisions are game changers that will require the astute developer to reassess the process of determining the yield and value of land. Brickhouse Environmental supports the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Environment Brickhouse Environmental is proud to once again participate as a Gold Sponsor for the Pennsylvania Law Forum. 2010 Pennsylvania Association of Sewage Enforcement Officers (PASEO) Conference Paul White, Licensed Geologist and Managing Partner of Brickhouse Environmental, will be presenting the results of a research project that assessed the long term impact on potable drinking water wells associated with the construction and operation of individual on-lot wastewater systems Public Comment Delays "Fatally Flawed" Regulation The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection mission statement is "to protect Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution." Significant Change in Chester County's On-lot Sewer Policy A new on-lot sewer system policy announced by the Chester County Health Department can save you money. Can You Save Money on Environmental Compliance in 2009? The New Year brings with it many new unexpected challenges and opportunities Commercial lenders tighten environmental due diligence standards Is your business considering a commercial real estate sale or purchase? NJDEP Soil Remediation Standards NJ Soils / UHOT Vote Yes for Pennsylvania Infrastructure Funding Join our Mailing List!