Phase I/II, Remediation, Reclamation

PHASE I:

Our Phase I investigation is extremely thorough, reviewing all available information. No rock is left unturned! The end product is clear, comprehensive and meets all government regulatory guidelines.

• Surface Land file review
• Drilling waste Disposal Review
• ERCB Documents and Spill Searches
• Aerial Photo Review
• Site Inspections with photos
• Stakeholder Interviews
• Area Operators
• Land Owners
• Occupants
• Alberta Environment

Phase I Reporting comes complete with annotated aerial photographs, and annotated site photographs, illustrating the historical and current site condition and potential areas of concern.

BLUE RIDGE utilizes an All-Terrain Ground Sampler for their Environmental Assessments. The sampler produces accurate undisturbed soil profiles that are easy to measure, describe and extract, even in frozen ground.

PHASE II:

The Phase II is an intrusive examination of the soil profile with respects to soil chemistry and potential impact. Borehole locations are mapped, soil cores are logged and samples are selected for analysis.

Accurate pre-planning is an essential component of a Phase II. Using Phase I data, completing a Ground Disturbance, notifying stakeholders and coordinating contractors to the site are a part of any good planning.

REMEDIATION:

Based on historical information and previous ESAs, remediation may be required to address the known impacts on site. BLUE RIDGE is able to successfully complete remediation techniques such as:

• In-situ or Ex-situ Treatment
• Continued Monitoring
• Bio-piling of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil
• Landfarm Treatment
• Volatilization
• Landfill Treatment

SURFACE RECLAMTION:

Surface reclamation is the final stage for disturbed areas. BLUE RUDGE is well equipped with the knowledge and tools required to do the job right. We specialize in soil and vegetative restoration and improvement, and are well versed in the required Reclamation Criteria for all land types in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Surface contours, native vegetative species, topography and soil textures are all part of the final product, and we ensure that all sites are restored to their predisturbance condition.

BLUE RIDGE field staff are competent in completing thorough final site assessments, and our in house reporting staff is able to successfully portray the site condition to the necessary regulatory body, as well as vested stakeholders. Since 2009, BLUE RIDGE has successfully reclaimed and certified approximately 40 well locations.