News – 2008
A Safety 1st Culture - Staying Safe This Winter
December 19, 2008
Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, Project Navigator has some valuable tips to help you stay safe and warm this season. Please view our safety video clips and tips slide decks on a range of safety topics located at www.SafetyMoment.org.
We encourage you to explore this website and upload your own safety clips!
Project Navigator Wins Newark Bay!
February 16, 2008
Project Navigator–Atlantic was selected as the Project Coordinator for a subset of the group of companies who received General Notice Letters. The Newark Bay Study Area is one of the most complex and challenging sediment projects in the U.S. The Bay itself is >4,000 acres, and is influenced by two major rivers and multiple point and non-point sources. We are excited to be a part of the Newark Bay team.
To see additional services and information on PNA, please view www.PNL-A.com
Applying New Technology to Environmental Sites
July 24, 2008
In a continuing initiative to apply creative solutions to environmental sites, PNL has recently employed wireless technology to improve the safety and efficiency of operations at two landfills in Southern California, the BKK and OII landfills, both of which involve remediation of hazardous waste in response to Federal or State actions. Potential benefits of wireless technology include:
- Increased safety
- Increased data accuracy and metrics
- Increased data collection
- Improved data management
- Ease of use
- Improved Operational Management
- Adaptability
- Long-term cost savings
Project Navigator, in partnership with Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates (BAS), has been awarded two municipal contracts
December 12, 2008
The team of PNL and BAS has been selected by the City of San Bernardino and the City of Lynwood to provide environmental services related to EPA’s Brownfield Assessment Grant Program. Our team will be responsible for developing a GIS-based Brownfield Inventory Database (GBID), conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, and supporting community outreach activities. Click here for more information on PNL’s Brownfield and GIS capabilities.
PNL Hosts a Sediment Training Workshop
August 28, 2008
Project Navigator, Ltd. recently hosted a 1-day Sediment Training Workshop in Houston, TX on August 28, 2008. There were ~60 PMs in attendance from various companies including BASF, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon, FMC, Lyondell, Shell and Waste Management.
The Workshop showcased experts in sediments assessment and remediation, as discussion leaders. The feedback to date has been extremely positive and we would like to thank everyone involved for making the event a success!
PNL Brings Wireless Technology to BKK
A Wi-Fi system has been implemented at the BKK landfill! PNL, with much help from SCS site staff, has installed several Wi-Fi units at various locations on the landfill for the purposes of site monitoring and management. Currently, the Wi-Fi system is being used to monitor and control water usage and irrigation, and to visually monitor the landfill via live, wireless video. Because of its versatility, the new Wi-Fi system has many future applications at the landfill. These include the ability to monitor flow rates in water, influent, and effluent lines, and the ability to control various landfill operations from a remote location. Please contact Melissa Nelson at 714-388-1805 with any questions.
"In Perpetuity" and Beyond - The Full Session Now Available on DVD
April 9, 2008
On April 9, 2008, Project Navigator, Ltd., in conjunction with The BROWNFIELD Redevelopment Group Co., Terradex, Inc., and Voss Cook & Thel LLP, presented the highly successful "In Perpetuity" and Beyond - Challenges and Cutting-Edge Solutions for the Long-Term Stewardship of Contaminated Sites.
The "In Perpetuity" session brought together environmental consultants, environmental products organizations, regulatory agencies, small landowners, fortune 500 landowners, brokers and developers in an informative and lively discussion about the financial, environmental, insurance, and information management aspects of long-term site planning.
Whether you were one of the 91 attendees or were unable to make it, you can purchase the full session DVD which includes video coverage and handout materials. For ordering the April DVD or for information regarding the upcoming San Francisco seminar please contact Ian Webster at 714.388.1800.
The PNL blog - PNL Stories is up and running!
Visit the PNL blog - PNL Stories by clicking the blog link at the top of any of our webpages to join the discussion on current issues, trends, and analyses affecting the environmental engineering industry. Issues discussed range from energy, to recycling, to industry news, to politics, and beyond. We look forward to hearing from you!