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September 27, 2017
Abstract: A wetter than usual spring season caused numerous landslides in the Badland Region of North Dakota, including the failure of the Mormon Butte oil well platform after thirty years of active service. This case study will detail the site investigation, design, and construction of a geologically sensitive site located on U.S. Forest Service land. The main concern was how much failed soil could be removed without compromising the well. Analyses were performed to determine a safe temporary slope to allow for the removal of some of the failed soils. To read more on how the platform was completed and...
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June 7, 2017
Watch a recording of our vapor intrusion webinar. Our webinar will strengthen your knowledge on building sciences with a focus on ventilation systems, design and operation that impacts the environmental vapor potential in a building. Our presentation topics include: Understanding how building air movement works What can effect the movement of vapor through a building How air moves through a building Considerations when designing ventilation and vapor mitigation systems Different forces that affect air movement...
July 27, 2020
If your facility stores more than 1,320 gallons of oil, fuel, or oil-like products, then you probably need to have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan per federal rules. Perhaps you were recently appointed to be the facility SPCC coordinator and are wondering, “Where do I start?” The development of the SPCC Plan is just the first step to maintaining compliance with these regulations. There are four main activities that your facility will need to do to maintain compliance, and they should be spelled out in the SPCC Plan. They are: Train relevant facility staff on the SPCC PlanConduct inspectionsKeep records of...
