Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Environmental Consulting Partner in Lancaster, PA
Reliance Environmental provides expert environmental consulting services, specializing in brownfield redevelopment, due diligence, site characterization, and remediation projects. Our approach begins with listening to client needs and tailoring solutions to meet project goals efficiently and cost-effectively. With licensed professional geologists and OSHA-certified staff, we deliver comprehensive environmental counsel across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, and Florida. Our team directly performs actions to secure site closures while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. We focus on keeping acquisition and construction activities on schedule through innovative remediation strategies and technical expertise.Our experience spans underground storage tank closures, vapor intrusion investigations, stormwater compliance, and SPCC planning. We partner with clients to navigate complex environmental risks while prioritizing accountability and transparency. Our work includes brownfield reclamation projects, landfill reuse initiatives, and environmental liability assessments for commercial and residential properties. We maintain active memberships in professional associations and adhere to rigorous industry standards. Our commitment to client success is demonstrated through case studies showcasing successful remediation of chlorinated solvent issues, dry cleaner sites, and multi-state initiatives.
Services
Brownfields/Land Recycling
Regulatory Compliance
Remediation
Vapor Intrusion
Stormwater Compliance
Storage Tank Closure
Due Diligence
Indoor Air Quality
SPCC Planning
Insurance Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer licensed professional geologists in six states
- Our team includes OSHA-certified HAZWOPER and supervisor-trained staff
- We directly perform remediation actions to secure regulatory closure
- We maintain active memberships in environmental professional associations
- Our tailored solutions keep acquisition and construction projects on schedule
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Geologists (PA, NY, DE, FL)
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Trained
- OSHA 8-Hour Supervisor Trained
Services
Brownfields/Land Recycling
Our brownfield redevelopment services include PA Act 2 compliance, NYSDEC BCP expertise, and FDEP Rule 62-780 implementation. We develop remedial strategies that balance environmental responsibility with economic revitalization. Our team secures environmental liability releases through technical agreements and institutional controls.
Regulatory Compliance
We manage regulatory compliance for RCRA corrective action, voluntary cleanup programs, and NPDES water quality monitoring. Our experts negotiate with state agencies to streamline permitting processes while ensuring adherence to federal and state environmental laws.
Remediation
Our remediation services include soil and groundwater treatment using in-situ bio-remediation for petroleum and chlorinated compounds. We design active/passive remediation systems and oversee construction while maintaining compliance with closure requirements.
Storage Tank Closure
We handle complete underground and aboveground storage tank closures, including removal, corrective action plans, and USTIF claims assistance. Our services include spill prevention planning and tank management system design.
Vapor Intrusion
Our vapor intrusion services include encroachment studies, risk screening, and mitigation system design. We conduct indoor air quality testing and develop liability elimination strategies for commercial properties.
People
Michael P. Raffoni
Principal Geologist
Licensed Professional Geologist with expertise in brownfield redevelopment and regulatory compliance. Leads technical teams in site characterization and remediation projects across multiple states.
Mark E. Zunich
Senior Project Manager
Experienced environmental consultant specializing in due diligence assessments and storage tank closure projects. Manages complex remediation initiatives while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
Questions
What environmental services does Reliance Environmental offer?
We provide brownfield redevelopment, regulatory compliance, remediation, storage tank closure, vapor intrusion assessment, and stormwater compliance services across six states.
Which states does Reliance Environmental operate in?
Our services cover Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, and Florida with offices in Lancaster, PA and Sarasota, FL.
Do you handle commercial and residential environmental assessments?
Yes, we perform Phase I/II assessments, due diligence evaluations, and environmental liability assessments for both commercial and residential properties.
Are your staff members certified professionals?
Our team includes Licensed Professional Geologists and OSHA-certified personnel with HAZWOPER and supervisor training credentials.
Can you assist with regulatory agency negotiations?
We specialize in negotiating with state agencies for voluntary cleanup programs and regulatory compliance while maintaining project timelines.
Do you provide remediation system maintenance?
Yes, we offer operation and maintenance services for remediation systems including groundwater treatment and vapor mitigation technologies.
