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RECENT NEWS & EVENTSApril 8, 2008 - Canada EPA 2006 Air Pollutants and Greenhouse Gases NoticeOn December 8, 2007, the Government of Canada published a Notice under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 in the Canada Gazette, Part I entitled Section 71 Notice with respect to reporting information on air pollutants, greenhouse gases and other substances for the 2006 calendar year. The Minister of the Environment is requiring major industries to provide information on their emissions of air pollutants, greenhouse gases and other substances for the year 2006 by May 31, 2008 as part of the regulatory development process set out in the Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions unveiled on April 26, 2007. An accompanying Guidance document will provide assistance to persons required to provide the information set out in the Notice. The notice can also be found at the following internet addresses: www.ec.gc.ca/CEPAregistry/notices or www.canadagazette.gc.ca. Related documents:
If you would like PGL to assist you in determining whether this Notice applies to your operation, please contact Stewart Brown at 604.682.3707 (BC) or Jeff Frost at 905.898.555 (Ontario). March 17, 2008 - Pottinger Gaherty Named Runner up for ECO Canada Environmental Employer of the Year 2008!Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants is proud to have been selected for the second year in a row as a finalist for ECO Canada's Environmental Employer of the Year Award in the Large Company Category. We recognize that our continued success, since 1991, has been due to our employees and their willingness to go the extra mile for both the company and our clients. Our repeat selection as finalist is an indication, we believe, that the emphasis on an employee-oriented corporate culture, a work/life balance and the opportunity for staff to develop their careers in the direction and to the extent that they choose is appealing and satisfying. We would like to thank our staff for their continued support and in making our company a great place to work. February 29, 2008 - BC Brownfield Renewal StrategyBritish Columbia's new Brownfield Renewal Strategy was announced on February 25, 2008 at Dockside Green in Victoria. Led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands and supported by the Ministry of Environment's Land Remediation Section and other provincial agencies, the strategy consists of a range of initiatives designed to reduce barriers to the timely and responsible redevelopment of brownfield sites, both private and Crown. Strategy initiatives generally fall into one of the following three categories:
Additional details regarding the Brownfield Renewal Strategy, including Monday's news release, may be found at [ here ]. February 12, 2008 - Solve and SimplifyWouldn't it be great if someone made the solution to your environmental problem as easy to understand as a completely white Rubik's cube puzzle? That's what Pottinger Gaherty does. Our diverse team of environmental professionals, with their advanced engineering and scientific knowledge and skills, has a track record of successfully tackling some of Canada's most complex environmental projects. We aim to provide expert advice and innovative solutions that can reduce project cost, schedule and risk. And because we present these in such a practical, straightforward and understandable manner, our clients can confidently evaluate their go-forward strategies and plans. [ See Our Ad ] January 24, 2008 - New BC Soil Vapour Assessment Regulation Affects Contaminated Sites InvestigationsReleased on January 8, 2008, the BC Ministry of Environment's new environment assessment guidance document, "Interim Guidance for Contaminated Sites - Soil Vapour Assessment," will impact virtually every site investigation and remediation program in progress in the province by increasing project completion time and cost. Taking effect on February 1, 2008, this guidance introduces the requirement to assess vapours as part of environmental investigations in addition to the current requirement to assess concentrations of contaminants in soil and groundwater. The interim guidance mandates the application of soil vapour sampling on sites with volatile potential contaminants of concern. Since the guidance classifies many substances as volatile, and includes several related to heating fuel and gasoline, most sites are affected. January 11, 2008 - Ontario Underground Storage Tank RegulationsThere are changes to the laws governing underground storage tanks in Ontario. A new Liquid Fuel Handling Code 2007 became effective September 1, 2007. The code applies to all tanks that store liquid fuels for motive purposes (i.e., gasoline and diesel). The changes in this code may require you, or your client, to conduct additional investigation, remediation and/or reporting. PGL can interpret how these changes affect you and your site and we have provided an overview for your information. December 7, 2007 - PGL Adds Two More Consultants to the BC Roster of Contaminated Sites Approved ProfessionalsPGL management and staff congratulate Les Hardy, M.Sc., P.Eng. and Duncan Macdonald, B.Sc., P.Eng. on their appointment to the Roster of Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals. We appreciate the dedication, hard work and knowledge that went into achieving this distinction. Joining PGL's other Roster professionals, Art Hildebrand, B.A.Sc., P.Eng. and Will Gaherty, M.S., P.Eng., Les and Duncan expand the range of expert services we provide to our clients and are an asset to our company. [ See Our Ad ] September 12, 2007 - Ontario Asbestos Management - Ontario Regulation 278/05
Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires that all buildings, with the exception of owner-occupied residences, have an asbestos survey and management plan by November 1, 2007. The regulation provides specific instructions with respect to sampling and analysis and requires that the survey be updated every year. April 20, 2007 - Annual Pollutant/Emissions Legislated Reporting - About NPRI and Ontario Regulation 127/01
From time to time, Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants provides clients with informative briefs which we feel will improve the operation of their organization. Recently, many of our clients have come to us with questions regarding NPRI (National Pollutant Release Inventory) and Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 127/01 and how these reporting requirements might affect them. Because of the many demands and problems these reporting requirements generate, we thought that a brief summary of the process would help you. Feb. 23, 2007 - Pottinger Gaherty named ECO Canada Environmental Employer of the year 2007 finalist!Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants is proud to have been selected as a finalist for 2007 ECO Canada’s Environmental Employer of the Year Award in the Large Company Category. We recognize that our continued success, since 1991, has been due to our employees and their willingness to go the extra mile for both the company and their clients. Our selection as finalists is an indication, we believe, that the emphasis on an employee oriented corporate culture, a work/life balance and the opportunity for staff to develop their careers in the direction and to the extent that they choose is appealing and satisfying. We would like to thank our staff for their support and in making our company a great place to work. It's Lights out for Pottinger Gaherty on Feb. 1st, 2007On Thursday February 1, 2007 Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants will be participating in The Alliance for the Planet’s Power Out event (www.lalliance.fr). In support of a worldwide citizens effort to create awareness about the effect of the global demand for energy on climate change, our three offices (Vancouver, Oshawa and Newmarket) will be simultaneously turning off all computers, lights and other electrical appliances. From 10:55 to 11:00 am (PST) every staff member will be powering down ‘to create 5 minutes of electrical rest for the planet’. We encourage all our clients, friends and family members to participate along with us in demonstrating awareness about the effect of power use on the environment. Walking the Talk
Pottinger Gaherty supports its employees’ efforts in doing their part to help the environment. By providing ‘bike friendly’ facilities and offering an allowance towards fitness, biking and public transit, the firm encourages work and lifestyle choices that benefit the employee, the environment and the company. Pottinger Gaherty- A New Member of the Co-Operative Auto Network (CAN)
Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants (PGL) is pleased to announce its new membership with the Co-Operative Auto Network’s (CAN) Company Car program. Commuter Challenge 2006
For the seventh consecutive year, on June 7th, Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants (PGL) participated in the Better Environmentally Sound Transportation’s 11th Annual Commuter Challenge event. Pottinger Gaherty Adds Air Quality Services
Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consulting Limited (PGL) of Vancouver, BC announces the opening of a new Air Quality Group based in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. The office opened for business on January 3rd, 2006. The group will initially focus on meeting the needs of industry in Ontario, where air quality regulations are seen as some of the most stringent in the country. However, the group will also be actively supporting PGL clients across the country. Power
Pottinger Gaherty is currently working for a number of Independent Power Producers on projects ranging from feasibility studies to environmental construction monitoring. We have successfully prepared submissions for BC Hydro’s Call for Green Energy. Hazardous Materials
Today there is a much broader awareness of the health and environmental risks associated with asbestos, lead, PCBs, mercury, ozone depleting substances (ODS), mould and other hazardous substances. PGL has developed a specialized team to assess building environmental conditions and health risks. PREVIOUS NEWS RELEASESWork of Nature: Environmental Science in Action
Whether the commercial activity is farming or logging, mining or manufacturing, environmental concerns come with the territory. Over the past few decades, "business as usual" has become a thing of the past. Corporate Overview
Since 1991, our company has been pioneering the delivery and implementation of environmental services in western Canada. Along the way, we‘ve grown from a two-person firm to an operation with over 55 employees in two offices, consulting not only within Canada but also in the US, China, Vietnam and Mexico. Phase 1 Site Investigation
Our "Environmental Site Investigation - Site History and Inspection" service, called a "Phase 1," identifies contamination risks that have the potential to affect your liability and property value. Many transactions, such as subdividing, rezoning, development permit approvals, financing or selling property require a Phase 1 as part of ‘due diligence’ prior to purchase. Dirty Deeds
Fire investigators are at a loss, a secure building with no stored fuels, no gasoline tanks nearby, and an intact natural gas supply? What caused the explosion? A Development Win-Win: Suter Brook, Port Moody, BC
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