Business Details
6 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Consulting Services in Lancaster, PA
Reliance Environmental provides honest, thoughtful environmental counsel to clients navigating complex environmental concerns. Specializing in brownfield redevelopment, due diligence, site characterization, and remediation projects, we identify potential environmental issues, discuss viable solutions, and implement actions to secure closure. Our approach prioritizes listening to client needs and tailoring cost-effective, timely strategies to keep acquisition and construction activities on schedule. With licensed professional geologists in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and Florida, and OSHA-certified teams, we serve clients across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, and Florida.Our expertise spans brownfield reclamation, underground storage tank closures, innovative remediation strategies, and regulatory compliance. We maintain affiliations with industry associations like the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals and the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists. Our commitment to transparency, technical excellence, and client-centric solutions positions us as a trusted partner in environmental consulting.
Services
Brownfields Redevelopment
Due Diligence
Remediation
Storage Tank Closure
Regulatory Compliance
Vapor Intrusion
Indoor Air Quality
SPCC Planning
Stormwater Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in environmental consulting across 7 states.
- Our team tailors solutions to meet client goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- We employ licensed professional geologists and OSHA-certified experts.
- Our services cover the full project lifecycle from assessment to remediation.
- We maintain partnerships with leading environmental associations nationwide.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Geologists (PA, NY, DE, FL)
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Trained
- OSHA 8-Hour Supervisor Trained
Services
Brownfields Redevelopment
Specializing in PA Act 2, NYSDEC BCP, and FDEP Rule 62-780 compliance, we provide site investigation, remedial strategy development, and engineering controls for brownfield properties. Our team assists with environmental liability agreements and covenant assistance to secure regulatory closure. We deliver tailored solutions for developers, municipalities, and private landowners seeking to repurpose contaminated sites.
Remediation Services
We design and implement soil and groundwater remediation strategies, including in-situ bio-remediation for petroleum and chlorinated compounds. Our services include contaminant fate analysis, remedial option assessments, system operation, and maintenance. We address complex cases like dry cleaner solvent issues and diesel spills while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Storage Tank Closure
We handle underground and aboveground tank closure, removal, and reporting. Our services include corrective action plans, PA USTIF claims assistance, and spill prevention planning. We provide comprehensive tank management solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential clients requiring compliance with state storage tank regulations.
Regulatory Compliance
We negotiate with state agencies for RCRA corrective action, voluntary cleanup programs, and groundwater monitoring. Our team prepares SPCC plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and facility response plans. We ensure clients meet NPDES permitting requirements and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
Due Diligence
We conduct Phase I/II ASTM assessments, transaction screens, and PHFA/SBA loan evaluations. Our services include radon and lead-based paint testing, site characterizations, and liability release strategies. We help clients identify environmental risks during property acquisitions and financing processes.
People
Michael P. Raffoni
Principal Geologist
Michael P. Raffoni leads geological assessments and remediation strategies with 20+ years of experience in environmental consulting. He specializes in brownfield redevelopment and regulatory compliance across multiple states.
Mark E. Zunich
Senior Project Manager
Mark E. Zunich oversees complex environmental projects, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction. He specializes in storage tank closures, remediation, and compliance management for industrial and commercial clients.
Questions
What environmental services does Reliance Environmental Inc. offer?
We provide brownfield redevelopment, remediation, storage tank closure, due diligence, regulatory compliance, vapor intrusion, and stormwater compliance services.
Which states does Reliance Environmental Inc. operate in?
We serve Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, and Florida with licensed professionals in multiple jurisdictions.
Are your team members certified for environmental consulting?
Yes, we employ licensed professional geologists in PA, NY, DE, and FL, along with OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER-certified personnel.
How does Reliance Environmental handle remediation projects?
We develop site-specific remediation strategies using in-situ bio-remediation, groundwater monitoring, and contaminant fate analysis to ensure regulatory compliance and environmental safety.
Can you assist with regulatory compliance for storage tanks?
Yes, we manage tank closures, corrective action plans, and spill prevention compliance under state and federal regulations like PA USTIF.
What industries do you work with?
We serve developers, municipalities, industrial facilities, and commercial clients requiring environmental consulting for remediation, compliance, and redevelopment projects.
