Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. - News Release Archive
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January 28, 2011 - The workshop was provided for municipal officials who have a role in the implementation of the FOG General Permit.January 26, 2011 - We are excited to roll out our 2011 Open Enrollment Program. We are offering several different classes to fulfill Environmental, Health & Safety training needs. Register with us Today!January 26, 2011 - We are preparing for a week long charrette process scheduled for February 7th-10th in the Town Library.January 20, 2011 - Eric E. Epner, PE of Fuss & O'Neill sat on the panel at the Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show Jan. 10-12 in Seattle.January 19, 2011 - The Working Group is tasked with examining the remediation and development of Brownfields in Connecticut, including permitting and liability issues, and making recommendations to the legislature.December 14, 2010 - The existing General Permit to Limit Potential to Emit from Major Stationary Sources of Air Pollution (GPLPE), which was issued on February 24, 2006, expires on February 24, 2011. A new GPLPE was issued on November 19, 2010. The following documents can now be found on the Department of Environmental Protection web site at http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2709&q=324214&depNav_GID=1643:November 30, 2010 - Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. has recently begun to implement an exciting paradigm shift in their approach to the development /redevelopment of the built environment. This new model will provide a holistic and creative approach that integrates their diverse scientific and technical disciplines with the art and creativity of planning, design, place making and community building.November 4, 2010 - The sewer project, which was mandated due to contaminated wells on private properties abutting Bolton Lake, has received significant state and federal funding.October 28, 2010 - Fuss & O’Neill is pleased to announce the creation of our newest LLC, Fuss & O’Neill Energy Alternatives. This new business entity will specialize in providing energy solutions in plant and utility settings.October 27, 2010 - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter H. Grose in the dual role of President and Chief Executive Officer.October 27, 2010 - Snow & Ice Conference will be held on November 3, 2010October 27, 2010 - Fuss & O'Neill Design/Build to be Project Engineer for new Coventry Public Works Garage and Salt ShedSeptember 14, 2010 - Fandotech Ranks on Inc. 5000 List AgainSeptember 7, 2010 - Fuss & O’Neill Technologies, LLC Ranked as one of Largest Computer Network Consultants in the Hartford RegionAugust 17, 2010 - . . . Eric Epner also discussed his real world biomass project, a greenhouse that generates energy with wood chips . . .August 11, 2010 - DEP is Proposing Changes to the Underground Storage Tank RegulationsAugust 10, 2010 - “Way To Go Commuter Challenge” wins 2010 U.S. Department of Transportation EHEI Award.July 8, 2010 - Fuss & O’Neill contracted to provide Engineering Services for NECTCJune 18, 2010 - Fuss & O'Neill EnviroScience is offering the EPA Certified Renovator RRP Training (Renovation, Repair, Painting) that renovators need to abide by the new EPA law.June 14, 2010 - Chris Ecsedy's presentation at CBIA's 2010 Environmental Conference.June 2, 2010 - John Kravontka, CMRP, President, Fuss & O'Neill Manufacturing Solutions, LLC to instruct High Impact Maintenance Manager CourseMay 28, 2010 - Combustible Dust: Case Studies and Path to ComplianceMay 27, 2010 - GEI Consultants and Fuss & O'Neill awarded the 2010 Water Resources Award of Merit for their work on the FEMA Accreditation Project Hartford Levee & Flood Control System in Hartford, Connecticut.May 5, 2010 - Should schools and other buildings be tested for PCBs? What risks do these PCBs present to human health and environment? What should be done about PCB contamina¬tion that is discovered?April 30, 2010 - Fuss & O’Neill designed improvements for Park Square that meet the challenges of improved traffic safety and traffic operations while preserving the pedestrian friendly historic downtown context.April 29, 2010 - Deb Sachs of Fuss & O’Neill wrote the 2009 grant application that funded a statewide promotion. The grant funds and corporate sponsorships provided a $150 discount for customers purchasing new “clean lawn mowers” and provided an environmentally safe recycling opportunity for old gas mowers.April 26, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Education asked Fuss & O’Neill to provide environmental training and field sampling technique demonstrations to a group of approximately 80 attendees at the annual Environmental Crimes Seminar.April 26, 2010 - Walkable communities “foster a much better sense of community,” Wade Walker, director of transportation planning for Fuss & O’Neill, said. They also support a better quality of life, increase property values and encourage economic development, he said.April 20, 2010 - Wade will present "Walkable Communities and Context Sensitive Solutions - Vision to Reality in No Time Flat: The Success Story of Bolivar".April 14, 2010 - A Free New Urbanism Municipal Education Forum: Recent construction of rail corridors elsewhere in the country has precipitated massive private investment in urban housing, mixed use, and commercial development. The resultant communities can be vibrant centers for a livable, inclusive, and sustainable life style. However, many communities lack the understanding and experience in transit oriented development and may miss these opportunities.April 14, 2010 - Fuss & O'Neill's own Mike Callahan from will be presenting an Arc Flash Electrical Safety Seminar on April 29th. This seminar, sponsored by RC Knox insurance as a service to industry, is open to friends of F&O.March 24, 2010 - Erik Mas, P.E., of Fuss & O’Neill will be speaking on “Getting the Most Out of Your Watershed Management Plan: New Approaches for Developing Effective Watershed Based Plans”March 17, 2010 - Following a presentation from interim School Superintendent Mark Winzler on the recent closings of McGee and the possible causes of the foul fumes that caused the closings, Dr. Kevin Miller of Fuss & O’Neill reported on the air testing his firm did.February 17, 2010 - The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) recently announced that facilities required to report under Section 311 of the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) must use the E-Plan web-based information system when submitting reports electronically to the State.February 17, 2010 - Congress for the New Urbanism established this professional accreditation program to recognize the talent within the New Urbanist movement for creating walkable, sustainable places.January 25, 2010 - The American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut (ACEC/CT) awarded Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. an Engineering Excellence Award for the recently completed Town of Groton Water Pollution Control Facility Upgrade with IFAS.January 25, 2010 - Tentative determination to renew without modifications the following General Permits: Groundwater Remediation Wastewater to a Surface Water; Water Treatment Wastewater; Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Wastewater; and Minor Non-Contact Cooling and Heat Pump Water.January 25, 2010 - The meeting on February, 19, 2010 at Fuss & O'Neill Manufacturing Solutions, will feature a presentation by John Kravontka discussing Equipment Visuals / Maintenance Measures Leading to Reliable Equipment.January 20, 2010 - Public hearing scheduled for the proposed amendmentsJanuary 18, 2010 - Facilities are encouraged to get a head start on compiling their 2009 hazardous waste data in preparation for the March 1, 2010 submission deadline.January 15, 2010 - January 21 through 24, 2010 at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South CarolinaJanuary 11, 2010 - Fuss & O'Neill will develop models to predict levels of E. Coli at 11 public beaches on Lake Ontario in Toronto.January 8, 2010 - Wade Walker, Jr., PE of Fuss & O'Neill has been invited to be a panelist in a Conversation Circle discussion at ITE’s Technical Conference in Savannah, GA in March, 2010.January 8, 2010 - Your facility may be required to submit an initial notification to US EPA by January 11, 2010 in order to comply with the initial requirements of the new rule.January 6, 2010 - Connecticut's Governor M. Jodi Rell has appointed Robert S. Potterton, Jr., LEP, CPG, Senior Vice President of Fuss & O'Neill, to the State Board of Examiners of Environmental Professionals.December 24, 2009 - Training will be held on Jan 21, 2010 at 8:30 AM, For registration, contact Jim Scott (860) 646-2469 x 5552December 23, 2009 - With only one week until the effective date of the new rule, many facilities are still unsure whether they are subject to the GHG Reporting Rule.December 7, 2009 - John Chambers, PG, LSP of Fuss & O’Neill, presented “Industrial Brownfield Transformation into Public Middle School Campus, Woonsocket, RI”December 3, 2009 - Blake Burgess, Vice president and Partner in the Columbia engineering firm Fuss & O'Neill, said Sheppard hired his company to conduct studies on the Adams Run land's suitability for a landfill.December 2, 2009 - "How feasible is geothermal?"November 20, 2009 - Jeffrey P. Heidtman has been elected Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board and is stepping down as President of Fuss & O’Neill.November 3, 2009 - Fuss & O’Neill has been involved for more than a decade in the master plan development and implementation of Westminster School, in Simsbury, Connecticut.October 17, 2009 - Fuss and O'Neill Inc., Consulting Engineers in Manchester, has designed a low pressure sewer system with grinder pumps to serve the area around most of Middle and Lower Bolton Lakes.September 28, 2009 - The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CTDEP) is providing outreach designed to improve the understanding of and compliance with Connecticut’s Hazardous Waste Regulations by businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors.September 22, 2009 - EPA is requiring that suppliers of fossil fuels or industrial greenhouse gases, manufacturers of vehicles and engines, and “direct emitter” facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more per year of GHG emissions (measured as CO2 equivalent) submit annual reports to EPA.August 3, 2009 - Fuss & O'Neill employee, Betsy Kaemmerlen wants to add something not historic to her historic home — photovoltaic solar panels.July 20, 2009 - John Kravontka and Robert Levandoski, of Fuss & O’Neill Manufacturing Solutions will each host a Pre-Conference Workshop at Noria’s 10th Annual Reliable Plant Conference and ExhibitionJuly 1, 2009 - The Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA) has been awarded $2,485,564 by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create fish passage on the upper Pawcatuck River.June 24, 2009 - Fuss & O’Neill has developed a decentralized wastewater management program for the Town of Old Saybrook to address a long-standing need for improving on septic systems in densely developed coastal neighborhoods.June 19, 2009 - EPA published in the Federal Register a SPCC compliance date extension for all facilities until November 10, 2010June 17, 2009 - The Connecticut DEP challenges everyone in Connecticut to do a little extra to help improve the quality of life in our beautiful state.June 11, 2009 - It is an interesting and challenging time to be in this business — a time to focus on innovation and sustainability. We look forward to working with many of you as we face the challenges ahead.” Peter H. Grose, Senior Vice President, Fuss & O’NeillJune 2, 2009 - McCarthy said if selected for the post, she would work toward cleaning up the nation's air and would lead the U.S. in coordinating climate change policyMay 26, 2009 - Fuss & O’Neill has taken a leadership role in demonstrating both the importance and attainability of solar energy systems in the Northeast,” said Tyler Fairbanks of EOS VenturesMay 25, 2009 - As used in this general permit, "Swimming Pool Wastewater" means wastewater generated by the acid cleaning, pressure washing and/or draining of public pools or private residential pools or the backwash of a pool filtration system.May 22, 2009 - The DEP will be holding a public hearing on the proposed General Permit on June 24, 2009.May 18, 2009 - As we all consider the objectives of President Obama's Economic Recovery Plan it is clear that ITS investiments are an important component of transportation investment strategy.May 11, 2009 - Fuss & O’Neill has focused increasingly on environmentally sustainable construction and building solutions in recent years, and is involved in the design and construction of dozens of industrial and municipal sewage treatment operations, primarily in the Northeast.May 11, 2009 - EPOC and the CBA Environmental Law Section held a joint dinner meeting on April 30, 3009 which included a panel discussion on the use of expert witnesses.Energy action plans can help fire facilities improve sustainability and reduce costs year after yearMay 8, 2009 - "Most people want to start reducing their carbon footprint by fixing something," says Kent Schwendy, vice president of development services of Fuss & O'Neill Inc., a civil and environmental engineering firm.May 8, 2009 - The effort was led by Ferrero-Hixon Associates with assistance from sub-consultants Fuss & O'Neill and Amandon & AssociatesMay 5, 2009 - The stormwater program uses the NPDES permitting mechanism to require the implementation of controls designed to minimize harmful pollutants from being washed by stormwater runoff into local water bodies.May 5, 2009 - EPA finalized a rule that reinstates stricter reporting requirements under the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting program, part of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).April 21, 2009 - On March 10, 2009 the EPA Administrator signed a proposed new mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting regulation.April 15, 2009 - Fuss & O'Neill was recognized by the City of Columbia, South Carolina as a “Green Business Member” in a ceremony held at City Council Chambers.April 14, 2009 - The Handbook outlines the waste determination steps and basic regulatory requirements for Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQGs)March 30, 2009 - The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a tentative determination to issue without modifications the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Commercial Activity (commercial general permit).March 24, 2009 - Amey Marrella named interim DEP CommissionerMarch 19, 2009 - CT DEP published notice of a tentative determination to renew without modifications the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity.February 27, 2009 - Fuss & O’Neill will receive $70,000 for the development of electricity generation from anaerobic wastewater treatment in microbial fuel cells. New research with Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) technology has demonstrated an ability to extract chemical energy contained in wastewater and convert it to electrical power.February 6, 2009 - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on February 3, 2009 that it is pushing back the effective date of its December 5, 2008 SPCC rule amendments by 60 days.February 5, 2009 - Draft General Permit for In Situ Groundwater Remediation: Enhanced Aerobic BiodegradationJanuary 23, 2009 - Fuss & O'Neill will use input to make a conclusion in its final draft, to be presented to the state.January 1, 2009 - Public Act No. 08-94 effective January 1, 2009 expands and codifies this program to include low income census blocks in any community, more types of facilities and permits, specific guidance on “meaningful participation plans” and a formal Community Environmental Benefit Agreement process.December 23, 2008 - Fuss & O'Neill can help you develop your Laboratory Management PlanDecember 23, 2008 - Will Affect Construction and Excavation Soil ManagementDecember 19, 2008 - In Situ Groundwater Remediation: Enhanced Aerobic Biodegradation Comment and review period: until January 16, 2009December 9, 2008 - Benefits from Employee Bike ProgramDecember 5, 2008 - New Policy Would Exempt Some Owners From PenaltiesDecember 5, 2008 - Applications Now Need Professional Survey/Engineering AssistanceDecember 2, 2008 - Receives Distinguished Service AwardNovember 20, 2008 - “This achievement adds more validity to Dave’s and Fuss & O’Neill’s already impressive industrial service offerings. It is the first step of many in achieving DOE certification for a sizable number of disciplines.” said Mike Curtis, Senior Vice PresidentNovember 7, 2008 - Becoming a Partner adds an equity incentive to our management team” said Jeffrey P. Heidtman, CEO of the firm.November 5, 2008 - The Coast Guard, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the North Charleston Fire Department continue to oversee clean-up efforts of the fuel tanker truck spill on Virginia Avenue in North Charleston Wednesday afternoon.October 31, 2008 - Fuss & O'Neill serves as engineerOctober 16, 2008 - The workshop was conducted by John Hankins of the Environmental consulting firm Fuss & O'Neill of Manchester: and Bob Miller, the director of health for the Eastern Highlands Health DistrictOctober 15, 2008 -October 14, 2008 - Fandotech is among the Top Six in IT Services companiesOctober 8, 2008 -October 6, 2008 - On September 29, 2008, EPA announced in the Federal Register publication of the final 2008 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP).October 6, 2008 - “We were impressed by the quality of the proposals, excited by the level of interest in this game-changing opportunity,” said Saul Kaplan, head of the state Economic Development Corporation.October 6, 2008 -September 18, 2008 - Fuss & O’Neill is seeking LEED EB (existing building) certification for the renovations. LEED is a certification program for high performance green buildings.September 15, 2008 -September 15, 2008 -September 12, 2008 - The DEP issued preliminary draft regulations that represent a “first-shot” at, for the first time, defining what spills need and need not be reported to the agency.August 3, 2008 - Consolidation of the technology service industry allows us to provide our clients a wider range of IT solutions”, stated John Boyd, President of fandotech.July 24, 2008 - “First responders have always been special to this firm.” Said Jeffrey P. Heidtman, CEO of Fuss & O'Neill. “We have several volunteer first responders in the firm and are pleased that our former lab will help them fulfill their mission.”July 17, 2008 - Full service engineering firm Fuss & O'Neill announced that three staff members recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation.July 5, 2008 - The Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency last year chose a consulting firm, Fuss & O'Neill, to design the section of the trail that will run from the southern end of the Pequonnock Valley to the south end of Beardsley Park in Bridgeport.June 30, 2008 - To remediate conditions in the former plating facility, where acids and such metals as chromium were released over time, Fuss & O'Neill installed a soil vapor extraction system, says Chambers.June 9, 2008 -May 23, 2008 - Fuss & O’Neill looked at several possible sources of the problem, including the 12-, 24- and 27-inch sewer lines in and around Water Street and a sewer tank and pipe owned by Blount Marine. During dye and television inspections, the engineers found problems in all the sites.May 15, 2008 - Fuss & O'Neill working on major New Haven Revitalization ProjectApril 22, 2008 - Using OEE as a tool, the manufacturer can identify major losses, said John Kravontka, president, Fuss & O’Neill Manufacturing Solutions, “creating a road map to find problems and enhance capacity.”February 26, 2008 - Given the ongoing debate over global warming and a rising interest in green energy among corporations, Fuss & O'Neill's services are being sought by a variety of businesses.February 21, 2008 - “[The site’s] not real attractive. We’re going to do a good job to clean that up,” said Troy Wojciekofsky, senior project manager for Fuss & O’Neill.February 12, 2008 - “The Fuss & O’Neill family is gratified to learn that Mike is being honored by his peers” said Jeffrey P. Heidtman, CEO of the company. “It is this kind of recognition that confirms the value of our most important resource - our people.”January 23, 2008 - Fuss & O'Neill is a company on the move. This vibrant 80-year old full-service engineering consulting practice, headquartered in Manchester, CT is continuously evolving and redefining itself, growing at an enviable pace, and investing in resources, people and training to ensure it can continue to anticipate and deliver the quality services its clients have come to expect.January 7, 2008 - Dams are so pervasive in Rhode Island, there are only three communities that don’t have dams that pose significant or high hazards. They are Central Falls, Newport and Westerly.December 18, 2007 -October 25, 2007 - The CT DEP has reissued the following General Permits: Discharge of Stormwater associated with Industrial Activity Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters from Construction ActivitiesOctober 18, 2007 - Crabtree Rohrbaugh and Associates and The Norwood Company handled the design/build of Cabela's; engineering for the infastructure component was performed by F.A. Hesketh & Associates and Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. with O&G Industries acting as the general contractor.