Even arriving at a general assessment of the nature and extent of contamination on another party's property can take months to complete. Managing Remediation Liabilities To support legal efforts and to manage all aspects of cleaning up the incident, technical expertise is an important complement to the required legal knowledge. Their use, however, is not without its risks. The environmental business has grown dramatically in the past 15 years and as a consequence, the types of companies are very diverse. Firms can be simply pure consultants offering investigative, design and oversight services, or pure contractors, who own and operate the equipment to implement the remedial plan, or a combination of both.
All companies have limitations, whether they be geographic, technical or in equipment and labor.
Many have particular areas of specialization, whether it be hydrogeology, bioremediation, mobile incineration, and so on. References should be obtained from both private clients as well as federal, state or local agencies . To make sure, ask to see proof of insurance. A key element in the management of environmental claims in which remedial action is necessary is the choice of an appropriate remedial method. It is of critical importance that all appropriate federal, state and local agencies be duly notified of the loss and have approved the remedial action plan.