Environmental Compliance Consulting
Environmental consulting that works with you.
Navigate regulations with confidence. We handle the complexity so you can focus on running your business.
Compliance is complicated. But it doesn’t have to feel that way.
Environmental rules change constantly. One missed permit, one overlooked requirement, and suddenly you’re facing fines, shutdowns, or worse.
You don’t have time to become an environmental regulations expert. But you need someone who is. Someone who stays ahead of the changes so you never get caught off guard.
You're in good hands.
For more than 25 years, we’ve helped businesses navigate environmental regulations — from air quality permits to wastewater compliance to hazardous waste reporting.
We don’t just tell you what to do. We work alongside your team to implement practical solutions that keep you compliant without disrupting operations.
Services
Compliance Assessments
Regulatory gap analysis, program audits, permit compliance reviews, inspection preparation, rules analysis, and applicability studies. We identify what applies to your operation, where the gaps are, and what to do about them.
Air Quality
Emissions inventory, construction permits, operating permits, Title V sources, dispersion modeling, MACT/NESHAP consulting, stack testing. Whether you’re expanding, building new processes, or maintaining existing operations, we handle the paperwork and ensure maximum operational flexibility while staying within the regulatory requirements.
Environmental Reporting
The Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Tier II reporting, Toxic Release Inventory Reporting. Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reporting.
Water & Wastewater
Stormwater pollution prevention plans, discharge monitoring, slug control plans, wastewater treatment evaluations, SPCC plans. We keep your water programs current, properly documented, and running the way they should.
Waste Management Compliance
Hazardous waste characterization, RCRA and DOT audits, waste reporting, waste minimization plans. Clear documentation and sound processes so your waste program runs smoothly from day one.
Environmental Site Assessments
Phase I and Phase II assessments for due diligence, property transactions, RCRA corrective action, or remediation planning. We give you a clear picture of what you’re working with.
ISO Implementation 14001 & 50001
In many industries, ISO certification is what keeps you in business. We develop and implement environmental and energy management systems that meet international standards and demonstrate your commitment to doing things right.
Regulatory Monitoring
Federal, state, and local requirements shift constantly. We track the changes, flag what matters to your operation, and keep you a step ahead.
Frequently asked questions
That depends on your industry, location, and operations. We evaluate facilities based on regulatory programs, which are often divided by environmental media. Common programs that apply to many sites include Waste (RCRA and Solid), Wastewater, Stormwater, Air, TSCA, EPCRA, SPCC, and state-level programs. AER reviews your specific situation and identifies exactly what applies and what that means for your site.
Phase I assessments are typically required during property transactions, refinancing, or when there’s concern about historical contamination. AER conducts Phase I and Phase II assessments across the United States.
Yes. We work directly with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and equivalent state agencies across North America. We handle the applications, communicate with regulators, and keep your permits current. Our deep local knowledge in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina has been a real advantage when working through gray-area issues. The more challenging your situation, the better suited we are to help.
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Let's talk about your
environmental needs.
Tell us what you’re dealing with. We’ll take a look and give you a straight answer on where things stand and what makes sense next