Strategic Environmental Management

JDC knows that environmental compliance is not a profit-related expenditure. We also understand that increasingly stringent laws and regulations are forcing companies to re-think their approach to environmental compliance. The JDC approach to this dilemma is to develop solutions based on our clients' objectives and business development strategies. We look for long-term solutions with the goal of reducing the costs associated with environmental compliance. The use of proper risk assessment principles, the streamlining of the delivery of consulting/compliance services, and the efficient management of projects and contractors are just a few of the tools we utilize to develop cost-effective solutions. Additionally, JDC is committed to:

• Implement sound EH&S principals to complement business growth and development
• Outsource experts as necessary
• Communicate effectively with business decision makers

Due Diligence, Merger and Acquisition Assistance

The purpose of due diligence is liability limitation and its essence is risk assessment. When JDC participates in a due diligence effort, we are performing a risk assessment on behalf of our clients. JDC's industry focus includes power, petrochemical, and energy.

Our objectives are the identification, quantification, and indemnification of potential liabilities for our client. Our strategic approach includes all players involved in the sale (business, financial, planning, marketing, etc.). Through this process we are reducing the uncertainty associated with the purchase or joint venture. JDC provides due diligence services such as:

• Multimedia pre-purchase evaluation and analysis
• Past, present, and future liability determination
• Third party multimedia compliance audit

Emerging Air Issues

JDC provides the regulatory and technical expertise necessary to assist companies in developing and achieving strategic goals relating to emerging air issues.  These services include evaluation of carbon emissions, strategies for energy savings, technical evaluations of process improvements and emission reduction opportunities, and analysis of alternative fuel/energy sources.  JDC’s objective is to support our clients’ business goals by effectively managing these rapidly evolving challenges.  Some of the more specific issues are described below.

Greenhouse Gases (GHG)

In many respects, GHG reduction is an environmental issue of unprecedented size and reach.  The details of how policies are implemented and how companies comply with emission reduction requirements can dramatically change the competitive balance in various markets.  The many dimensions of uncertainty surrounding climate policy (i.e., stringency, timing, burden sharing) coupled with the economic, technology and regulatory uncertainties companies routinely face make it difficult to manage GHG reductions.  JDC has the senior level regulatory and technical expertise needed to assist companies in developing and achieving strategic goals.  We understand which emission sources generate GHGs and which sources to focus on to maximize reductions.  JDC can assist clients in responding to existing regulations, determining whether or not to take voluntary actions, evaluating operational and financial impacts of future regulation and basically strategizing on the best way for your company to cope with GHG reduction requirements.  JDC’s objective is to develop information and methods to support GHG decision making for our clients.

Alternative Fuels/Carbon Neutralization

EPA reported approximately 83 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in 2005 consisted of CO₂ from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas.  JDC can inventory and evaluate fuel usage data for individual pieces of operating equipment, facilities or company-wide operations using SANGEA software.  JDC staff can perform or evaluate energy audits related to the use of fuel.  These types of audits can provide useful and valuable information for companies in understanding the impacts their operations have on the environment.  JDC has the technical expertise to assist companies with identifying management opportunities to develop and implement a strategic plan to reduce or neutralize CO₂ and other GHG emissions.

Visibility

TCEQ has recently established the first step program related to the Visibility SIP: Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) with a long-term goal to restore natural conditions in Class 1 areas such as Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains Park, etc….  BART-eligible sources are required to submit modeling and engineering analyses by April 2007 for particulate matter and/or SO₂/NO_X.  JDC can provide assistance with CALPUFF modeling and engineering analysis to determine whether a company meets the impact exemption.  JDC has technical expertise available to develop a strategic plan to manage operations that are or may be considered capable of impacting visibility in nearby areas.

Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Analysis

JDC personnel are continuously immersed in state and federal regulations assuring you and your company are in environmental compliance at all times.

• New source review / Title V permitting
• Dispersion modeling / BACT analysis
• Emissions inventory

Water Quality

• Feasibility studies for re-use, treatment, and disposal
• TPDES permit applications
• Permitting and enforcement negotiations
• Water, sediment, and aquatic life sampling
• Toxicity reduction evaluation management
• Wastewater emissions modeling

Industrial Water Supply

• Water supply planning and development
• Water rights permitting
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Distribution system modeling

Industrial and Solid Waste

• RCRA permitting assistance
• Hazardous waste and remedial investigations
• Feasibility studies and remedial design
• Groundwater modeling
• Corrective action
• Remediation by natural attenuation strategy

Advocacy

• Comments on proposed rules
• Participation in agency workgroups

Risk Assessment

JDC provides complete risk assessment services including human health baseline risk assessment, ecological risk assessment, and assessment under the Texas Risk Reduction Program. The technical approach involves the evaluation of multimedia exposure and the fate and transport of chemicals of concern in the environment. JDC's goal is to provide a reasonable assessment of exposure and risk coupled with a cost-effective remediation strategy.

• Human health baseline risk assessment
• Multimedia exposure assessment
• Ecological risk assessment
• Texas Risk Reduction Program strategy and implementation

Project Management

JDC provides complete project management, from development of permitting strategies through construction management. Project teams are developed to suit the specific needs and complexity of the project. JDC professionals can provide many of the services. However, when specialized expertise is required, our preferred approach is to team directly with other contractors or consultants. JDC has working relationships with several nationally recognized experts in various fields, ensuring that our clients receive the best available service. From our clients' perspective, this service provides a seamless transition from project planning through completion.

• Construction management
• Turnkey civil and environmental projects
• Prepare construction documents
• Industrial site selection and development
• Feasibility studies for new facilities
• Multimedia environmental planning and permitting through project financing
• Off-site environmental management
• Compliance support
• Employee training

Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Services

Having a detailed knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of your LDAR program is essential to maintaining compliance and reducing cost and overhead. JDC's LDAR team includes personnel with executive-level experience in the LDAR industry who understand the market forces and variables at work and are available to ensure that you achieve a successful balance between program cost and compliance.

JDC's consulting and professional LDAR services include:

• Third party audits
• LDAR compliance support
• Training
• Program development and transition assistance
• Industry advocacy and remedial actions

Environmental Management Systems

JDC provides stand-alone and integrated environmental, quality, health & safety, security, and energy management systems to our clients in the petrochemical, refining, and manufacturing sectors. Our management systems team consists of senior level experts with direct experience in plant management and operations. Our team is structured so that our most senior people are not just in managerial roles, but also work directly with our clients throughout the management system design and deployment process.

To be an effective and valuable tool, a management system must be tailored to and focused on how it can improve your business performance. Management systems do not come in a one-size fits all package. At a minimum, a management system should help you assure compliance, efficiently carry out the day-to-day operating activities, and train personnel as needed.

Your management system should also relate back to your key performance indicators. Real cost analyses can then be used to identify opportunities for operation improvement and cost reduction. You manage what you measure, and your management system is the yardstick.

The first step in our management system design process is to learn not only about your operations, but also your management philosophies and systems. Once we understand your goals and objectives, we can help you either build on what you already have in place or design a system from the ground up.

JDC employs a facilitated training approach during the management system design and implementation process. Our approach assures employee involvement during the process, and helps achieve employee support of the system, facilitates collaborative decision-making, and promotes an atmosphere of process ownership.

Environmental Data Management

Managing information is critical for success in today's marketplace. JDC is focused on finding a solution to help you manage your environmental data to achieve compliance and improve your daily operations. Specific data management expertise includes:

• Data management strategy development
• Existing software and automated process information systems integration
• Custom designed system development
• Data migration from old to new system
• Data web hosting
• Compliance reporting assistance