Practice Areas

Clients of Bauer & Associates have access to experienced environmental specialists who bring a proven record of success to their work. Whether generating an innovative technical plan for the cleanup of a Superfund site or reporting to senior management on the potential financial impact of an environmental initiative, the firm employs a hands-on, results-driven strategy for solving complex environmental problems in a wide range of practice areas.

Environment, Health, and Safety Management
An effective environment, health, and safety program must be fully integrated with all aspects of the business so that it complements existing corporate structures, facilities, and processes. Bauer & Associates takes the time to understand the overall business needs and goals of our clients and then assists them by:


•	PREPARING a corporate environmental, health and safety program to ensure continued compliance and minimize short- and long-term costs;
•	ANALYZING emerging environmental regulatory issues and their impact on the company;
•	DEVELOPING and implementing environmental liability and risk management strategies;
•	EVALUATING environmental reserves; and
•	ASSESSING environment, health, and safety investments.

Environmental Site Management and Technical Support
Bauer & Associates provides cost-effective oversight of environmental site investigation and cleanup activities from small underground storage tank sites to active manufacturing facilities and multi-party Superfund sites. Having worked on more than 100 sites whose remediation required the use of both conventional and innovative technologies, Bauer & Associates has the experience and expertise to provide in-depth advice to site owners and other responsible parties, assist with vendor selection and contracting, bridge the gap with regulators, and manage investigation and cleanup work. Bauer & Associates saves costs for clients by:


•	NEGOTIATING with regulators to limit work scope to what is technically justified and necessary;
•	RECOMMENDING effective strategies and technologies appropriate to the site and situation; and
•	MANAGING multiple site vendors to ensure that their work is well-coordinated, efficient, and in accordance with applicable regulations and the approved work scope and budget.

Product and Chemical Compliance
Chemical-related regulations such as the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) are complex and broadly applicable, but often overlooked during product development, production, and marketing. Non-compliance can have severe financial impacts, including fines, product recalls, and disruption of product availability. Bauer & Associates helps businesses manage these risks by:


•	IDENTIFYING applicable regulations and developing a comprehensive compliance strategy;
•	PREPARING premanufacture notices (PMNs), inventory update reports, and other required submissions; and
•	AUDITING compliance and developing protocols for company self-audits.

Regulatory Compliance, Permitting, and Enforcement
Non-compliance with environmental regulations can result in significant direct costs, but the financial impact of downtime and reduced productivity, diversion of management time and other resources, potential liabilities, and damaged public relations can be even more severe. Bauer & Associates believes that sound environmental practices are not only compatible with sound business practices, but should be an integral part of business planning. We assist businesses with environmental compliance and stewardship by:


•	REVIEWING compliance with environmental regulations and best management practices;
•	WRITING permit applications, waste management plans, or other documents; and
•	TRAINING employees in procedures to comply with regulations and reduce environmental liabilities.

Environmental Assessment and Due Diligence
Transactions involving real estate or businesses often have hidden environmental, health, and safety costs, such as contaminated property cleanup, hazardous materials removal, and pollution control upgrades. We understand the business interests involved in transactional work, and effectively communicate environmental issues, costs, and probabilities to the management team. Bauer & Associates provides the timely, transparent, and specific answers necessary for making informed business decisions by:


•	CONDUCTING environmental assessments in accordance with American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards, EPA regulations, and state policies to preserve Innocent Land Owner defense;
•	QUANTIFYING identified potential environmental liabilities; and
•	RESEARCHING and negotiating insurance products to cap potential environmental risks.

Expert Review, Training, and Litigation Support
Bauer & Associates provides independent review and evaluation of issues related to solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Government agencies, responsible parties, and litigants need unbiased assessments of work performed or opinions espoused by others. Bauer & Associates critically evaluates the issues and offers expert advice on:


•	ALLOCATING costs among potentially responsible parties;
•	IDENTIFYING potentially responsible parties;
•	CONDUCTING forensic and historical research and analysis; and
•	TRAINING personnel in chemical and waste management.