Industrial Compliance

A competitive edge is contingent on operational flexibility

Maximum operational flexibility is a must for manufacturers trying to meet customer demands in a highly competitive and regulated industry. Maintaining a competitive edge requires a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, permitting programs, and cost optimized compliance methods, as well as a focus on sustainability.

SynTerra professionals have vast experience in industrial manufacturing operations. We understand the manufacturing process and the constraints imposed by regulations and supplier requirements. We have the expertise to interpret complex regulatory language and provide a strategy and tactical plan for achieving company objectives. We can assist with cost-effective compliance program development, implementation, and improvement to minimize staff effort and risk.

SynTerra capabilities for industrial sites

Air permitting and regulatory assistance

Air emissions inventories

Air dispersion modeling

GIS asset and inventory management data visualization

CERCLA consulting

RCRA consulting

EPCRA reporting

TRI (SARA 313)
SARA 313 (Tier II)

CADD and GIS data visualization

Wastewater treatment design

Storm water management and design

Storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP)

Spill prevention, controls, and countermeasures (SPCC) plan

NPDES permitting and support

Environmental management systems

Risk management plan

Health and safety programs

Industrial hygiene studies

Training and program documentation

ISO management system program and auditing

Chemical facility anti-terrorism security (CFATS) audits

CFATS site vulnerability analysis

CFATS site security plans

Process optimization

Process alternatives evaluations

Community outreach

Troubleshooting

Process design and specifications

Process modification and expansion permitting and negotiations

Process control

Process safety management

Process hazards analysis

Technical expert witness / Litigation support

Kathy Webb, P.G.

Senior Market Leader | Principal

Kathy, a founder of SynTerra (previously The Fletcher Group) in 1992, has completed remedial investigations and regulatory compliance projects associated with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facilities, state and federal Superfund sites, solid waste landfills, brownfield redevelopment, utility coal combustion residual (CCR) management units, and regulated industrial facilities. She has supported litigation as an expert witness related to chlorinated solvents, metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Kathy is known for her practical assessment strategy with the perspective of the client’s business objectives. She routinely evaluates groundwater corrective action systems for effectiveness and progress toward achieving compliance objectives. She has also co-authored a trade journal paper with case studies of low-impact remedial strategies. Kathy is a licensed Professional Geologist in North and South Carolina.

Mark Taylor, P.G.

Principal

Mark has worked more than 40 years in natural-resource based industries. His expertise includes mine geology and mine engineering, hydrogeologic and geotechnical investigations, solid and hazardous waste management, and regulatory negotiations. He has published peer-reviewed papers about coal geology, ore geochemistry, mineralogy, and solid waste management. He is a leading expert in mining and environmental permitting for litigation support.

Mark is licensed as a Professional Geologist in South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Washington. He serves on the boards of the Upstate Red Cross and Upstate Forever. He served on the South Carolina Board of Registration for Geologists for six years. Mark holds a Master’s degree in Geological Sciences from The University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Science from Harvard University.

Andrea Kehn, P.E.

Vice President of Engineering | Principal

Andrea, leader of our Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Unit, has 28 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and environmental consulting. She leads and supervises staff professionals on multidisciplinary projects for a variety of industrial clients. Andrea’s vast experience and expertise includes: air quality construction and operating permitting; air quality modeling; air permit record-keeping and reporting; Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP); NPDES Permitting; water quality modeling; process safety management; risk management compliance and auditing; and RCRA compliance.

Andrea is registered as a Professional Engineer in South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Ruth Albright, P.E.

Vice President | Principal

Ruth has led projects for major industrial facilities throughout the Southeast and beyond. She built her knowledge of environmental regulations and their application to manufacturing operations while working for the second largest chemical manufacturing company in the United States. At SynTerra, she has expanded both her knowledge and reputation working for chemical manufacturing operations of all sizes. She has also worked extensively with other manufacturing operations, including pulp and paper, industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, food, and automotive parts and assembly. Her experience includes air and wastewater permit compliance, solid and hazardous waste management, solid waste construction permitting, hazardous materials transportation, wastewater treatment systems, air pollution control equipment operations and maintenance, and ambient air monitoring systems.

Ruth is a professional engineer registered in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Michigan, Arkansas, and Kentucky. She is an active member of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Environmental Technical Committee and serves as the chair of the water subcommittee. She has previously served as the program and committee chair for the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Environmental Affairs committee. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University.