Environmental
Compliance is Complex - We Simplify It
Environmental missteps delay projects, trigger fines, and erode public trust. Wessler’s clients face a tangle of evolving regulations, permit deadlines, erosion concerns, and staff training gaps with little room for error.
That’s where we step in.
We don’t just write plans, we solve problems before they escalate. Our team helps clients meet MS4, pretreatment, NPDES, SPCC and SWPPP requirements. We also secure construction permits, pass inspections, and train staff on environmental impacts.
From erosion control to annual compliance reporting, we translate technical requirements into clear, actionable strategies. We identify hidden risks early, keep projects moving, and protect resources with tailored support.
Whether you’re starting a program or up against a deadline, Wessler delivers calm, confident environmental compliance—on time and on point.
Our Environmental Services team assists on nearly every design and construction project Wessler undertakes and collectively holds the following licenses and certifications:
- Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
- Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
- Certified Water Loss Audit Validator
- INDOT Certified Technician Program, Construction Procedures Level 2
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Registered Pretreatment Coordinator (RPC)
Amy Harvell, CHMM, RPC
Our Services
Permitting
- IDEM Section 401 Regional General Permit and Individual Permit
- IDEM Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP)
- IDEM NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP) and SWPPPs
- IDEM NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permitting and SWPPPs
- IDEM NPDES Individual Wastewater Discharge Permits Application and Renewal
- IDEM NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, Program
- Development and Implementation
- Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Waterway Permit
- Army Corps of Engineers Section 408 Levee Permit
- IDNR Construction in a Floodway
- Flood Modeling
- INDOT Occupancy Permits
- Railroad Permits
- Wetland Delineation and permitting
- County Drainage Permits
- IDEM Biosolids Permit
- IDEM Solid Waste Transfer Permit
Construction Planning
- P.E., CPESC, CESSWI and INDOT Certifications
- Development of CSGP SWPPPs
- SWPPP Revisions
- Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
- Development of Stormwater Quality Control Plans (SWQCP)
- Construction Site Inspections
- INDOT IC-203 for Borrow or Disposal Sites
- Indiana DNR Fish Spawning Waiver – Environmental Protection Plans (EPP)
Miscellaneous
- Water Loss Audits and Validations
- Consumer Confidence Reports
- Risk and Resilience Assessments
- Emergency Response Plans
- NEPA Environmental Reports and Environmental Assessments
- Community Development Block Grant Environmental Assessment
Wellhead Protection (WHP) Plan
- Development of Phase I WHP Plan
- Development of Phase II WHP Plan
- Implementation Assistance
- Identification of Potential Contaminant Sources – Five Year Update Surveys
Industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
- Stormwater Permit Notice of Intent
- Plan Creation and Certification
- Creation of Best Management Practices
- Facility Drainage
- Facility Exhibits
- Development of Site Specific Training and Inspections
- Site Inspections and Audits
- Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
- Annual Reporting
Plan Review
- Compliance to ordinances
- Compliance to Construction Stormwater General Permit
- Drainage Evaluation
- Detention Evaluation
- Stormwater Quality Evaluation
MS4 Planning
- MS4 Notice of Intent for new and continuing permit coverage
- MS4 Waiver
- Development of Water Quality Characterization Report (WQCR)
- Development of Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SWQMP)
- Development of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for each Minimum Control Measure (MCM)
- Tracking and Documentation
- Implementation Assistance
- Illicit Discharge and Construction/Post-Construction Ordinance Revisions
- Development of Stormwater Standards and Details
- Development of Standard Operating Procedures
- MS4 Facility SWPPPs, Quarterly Facility Inspections and Annual Assessments
- Annual Reports
- Outfall Inspections
- Post-Construction BMP Inspections – Construction Site Inspections by MS4
Industrial Planning
- Air Management Permitting and Compliance Assistance
- Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR 1910.38)
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
- Hazard Communication Plan (29 CFR 1901.1200)
- Hazardous Materials Security Plan
- Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan
- Industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Certification and
- Implementation- Self-Check Compliance Audits and Independent Audits
- Slug Discharge Control Plans
- Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan and Certification
- Training (BMPs, Waste Handling, Spill Prevention and Response) – Waste Management Planning, Inspections and Reporting
Municipal Pretreatment Program
- Sewer Use Ordinance Revisions
- Local Limit Evaluations
- Program Development
- Enforcement Response Plan
- Implementation Assistance
- Industrial Inspections and Recommendations
- Industrial User Surveys
- Annual Reporting
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan
- Plan Creation and Certification
- Creation of Best Management Practices
- Development of Handling Procedures
- Development of Site Specific Training and Inspections
- Secondary Containment Calculations
- Site Inspections and Audits
- Facility Drainage
Industrial
Local, state and federal regulations for industries are constantly changing. Our Team works with industries to prepare the plans and permits required to comply with these regulations. In addition to the need for compliance assistance or site development for a facility expansion, industries also are likely to need wastewater treatment, new or upgraded electrical systems and an emergency action plan. Additionally, many industries are making a push to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
We are able to assist our industrial clients with plan updates or regulatory reporting, providing hazardous waste training, conducting routine audits and inspections, designing site development improvements, wastewater and sewer system upgrades, and new or upgraded power, lighting and control systems. Whatever the solution, we work to complete each project successfully, within budget and on time.
Our Services
Pollution Prevention and Spill Planning
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
- Stormwater Permits
- Site Compliance Evaluations
- Slug Discharge Control Plans
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
- Compliance Inspections
- Creation of Best Management Practices
- Plan Creation and P.E. Certification
Site Development
- Drainage Design
- Grading Plans
- Utility Planning
- Stormwater Quality and Detention Design
Wastewater Engineering
- Hydraulic Capacity Studies
- Industrial Pretreatment Programming
- Inflow/Infiltration Analysis
- System Development and Expansion Feasibility
- Treatment Plant Upgrade, Expansion, and Improvements
- Wastewater and Sewer System Evaluation and Rehabilitation
Industrial Wastewater
- Compliance Audits
- Compliance Monitoring
- Construction Permit Submittals
- Operation and Maintenance Manual Development
- Pretreatment Permit Applications and Renewals
- Recordkeeping/Reporting to POTW
- Re-engineering Suggestions
- Slug Control Plans
- Standard Operation Procedures Manual Development
- Toxic Organic Management Plans
- Troubleshooting, System Analysis and Optimizing Processes
Waste Management
- Waste Characterization, Identification and Analysis
- Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans
- Facility Inspections
- Annual/Biennial Reporting
- Waste Minimization/Reduction Assessments
- Universal Waste Management
- Electronics Waste Management
- Used Oil Management
Electrical Engineering
- Power Distribution Systems
- Standby Power Systems
- Motor Control Systems
- Instrumentation and Control Systems
- Lighting Systems
Training
- Air Compliance Procedural Training
- SWPPP Training
- SPCC Plan Training
- Hazard Communications and GHS Training
- Waste Training
Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)
- Extremely Hazardous Substance Reporting (Section 302)
- Material Safety Data Sheet Reporting (Section 311)
- Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory (Tier II) Reporting (Section 312)
- Toxic Release Inventory (TRI, Form R/A) Reporting (Section 313)
Air Management
- Permit Program Determinations (potential to emit calculations)
- NESHAP Area and Major Source Standards
- Permit Compliance Demonstration
- Compliance Manual Development
- Development of Standard Operation Procedures Manual
- Development of Recordkeeping Procedures
- Preparation of Compliance Reporting
- Annual Compliance Certifications
- Preparation of Emissions Reporting
Additional Services
- Hazardous Materials Security Plan
- Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR 1910.38)
- Hazard Communication Plans (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Self-Check Compliance Audits
- Independent Audits
Process Energy Audits
- Industrial Pretreatment System Audits
- Evaluation of Energy, Chemicals, Sludge Disposal, Labor, Plant Treatment Efficiency, and Organic Loading Capacity for Non-capital Annual Cost Savings
- Process Implementation