Industrial Compliance

SynTerra helps clients maintain compliance and reduce risk.

SynTerra helps companies in highly regulated industries achieve environmental compliance while enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of operations. To do so, we maintain a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and permitting programs pertaining to water and air quality; soil; hazardous waste and emissions; and more.

In all our solutions, we consider site- and company-specific economic factors and use cost-optimized compliance methods. We conduct environmental audits and assessments, develop and implement mitigation plans, and provide data-backed strategies for risk management and environmental sustainability. Our solutions help clients operate responsibly and competitively.

SynTerra capabilities for industrial sites

Our environmental professionals have vast experience and expertise in regulatory audits, plans, processes, and systems related to industrial sites. Here’s a sampling our capabilities:

Air permitting and regulatory assistance

CADD and GIS data visualization

CERCLA consulting

Health and safety programs

Industrial hygiene studies

NPDES permitting and support

RCRA consulting

Risk management plan

Spill prevention, controls, and countermeasures (SPCC) plan

Storm water management and design

Storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP)

Wastewater treatment design

Project example: Chemical manufacturing company

Client challenge

The client — a leading provider of adhesives, coatings, and polymers — sought help in the preparation of applications for air construction permits to install new equipment and relocate existing equipment. The client needed a partner with expertise in the Title V permit application process and familiarity with air-quality requirements. The work would apply to multiple locations.

SynTerra solution

SynTerra developed estimates of process point source, evaluated fugitive emissions, and prepared emission inventory for submittal to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). To demonstrate compliance with air-toxicity requirements, SynTerra conducted ISCST dispersion modeling.

In addition to developing and implementing a successful compliance strategy, SynTerra acted as a liaison between regulators and the client. During this successful partnership, SynTerra has:

Prepared miscellaneous construction applications that gained approval.
Prepared a successful flexible Title V permit application with alternate operating scenarios.
Modeled facilities for prevention of significant deterioration (PSD).
Achieved compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

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Kathy Webb, P.G.

Senior Market Leader | Principal

Kathy Webb, who co-founded SynTerra (then known as The Fletcher Group) in 1992, has completed remedial investigations and regulatory compliance projects associated with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facilities, state and federal Superfund sites, solid waste landfills, brownfield redevelopment, utility coal combustion residual (CCR) management units, and regulated industrial facilities. She has supported litigation as an expert witness related to chlorinated solvents, metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Kathy is known for her practical assessment strategy with the perspective of the client’s business objectives. She routinely evaluates groundwater corrective action systems for effectiveness and progress toward achieving compliance objectives. She has co-authored a trade journal paper with case studies of low-impact remedial strategies. Kathy is a licensed Professional Geologist in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Mark Taylor, P.G.

Principal

Mark has worked more than 40 years in natural-resource based industries. His expertise includes mine geology and mine engineering, hydrogeologic and geotechnical investigations, solid and hazardous waste management, and regulatory negotiations. He has published peer-reviewed papers about coal geology, ore geochemistry, mineralogy, and solid waste management. He is a leading expert in mining and environmental permitting for litigation support.

Mark is licensed as a Professional Geologist in South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Washington. He serves on the boards of the Upstate Red Cross and Upstate Forever. He served on the South Carolina Board of Registration for Geologists for six years. Mark holds a Master’s degree in Geological Sciences from The University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Science from Harvard University.

Andrea Kehn, P.E.

Vice President of Engineering | Principal

Andrea Kehn, leader of our Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Unit, has 28 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and environmental consulting. She leads and supervises staff professionals on multidisciplinary projects for a variety of industrial clients. Andrea’s vast experience and expertise includes: air quality construction and operating permitting; air quality modeling; air permit record-keeping and reporting; Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP); NPDES permitting; water quality modeling; process safety management; risk management compliance and auditing; and RCRA compliance.

Andrea is registered as a Professional Engineer in South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Ruth Albright, P.E.

Vice President | Principal

Ruth has led projects for major industrial facilities throughout the Southeast and beyond. She built her knowledge of environmental regulations and their application to manufacturing operations while working for the second largest chemical manufacturing company in the United States. At SynTerra, she has expanded both her knowledge and reputation working for chemical manufacturing operations of all sizes. She has also worked extensively with other manufacturing operations, including pulp and paper, industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, food, and automotive parts and assembly. Her experience includes air and wastewater permit compliance, solid and hazardous waste management, solid waste construction permitting, hazardous materials transportation, wastewater treatment systems, air pollution control equipment operations and maintenance, and ambient air monitoring systems.

Ruth is a professional engineer registered in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Michigan, Arkansas, and Kentucky. She is an active member of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Environmental Technical Committee and serves as the chair of the water subcommittee. She has previously served as the program and committee chair for the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Environmental Affairs committee. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University.