who we are
Our Mission is to maximize the value of contaminated properties by delivering skillful solutions for complex environmental problems.
Our Vision is to be the most valuable asset for businesses who want environmental experts to help them eliminate environmental liabilities and increase profitability
Chuck Epperson
- Honored by the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) with a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contributions to protect and promote the health, welfare, and safety of the American public and our environment in Austin.
- Honored by the State Bar of Texas for successful management of the Texas Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP).
- Formulated business plans, drafted operating budgets, and contracts as an executive officer in a brownfield acquisition business that generated more than $2 million in profits.
- Drafted language for three state environmental laws including the Texas VCP, Texas Innocent Owner/Operator Program (IOP), and the Texas Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) and regulations that initiated these programs that serve to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
- Managed the TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program for seven years during which more 1,200 properties entered the program and over 300 received certificates of completion.
- Worldwide real estate due diligence manager responsible for assessing potential risk due to environmental contamination at acquired or divested properties for a Fortune 500 company.
- Closed more than 60 environmental projects for more than 40 private sector clients on matters regarding environmental due diligence in real estate transactions, Superfund, Corrective Action as part of Environmental Consulting
- litigation support, and regulatory environmental compliance.
- Testified before the Texas State Legislature and to EPA headquarters regarding VCP and Superfund reform issues.
- Drafted technical recommendations for numerous enforcement orders before state and federal environmental agencies.
- Inspected over 50 hazardous and solid waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations as an environmental consultant.
- litigation support, and regulatory environmental compliance.
Our Team
Epperson Environmental Group staff has expertise across the state of Texas with Phase I ESAs, Phase II Investigations, regulatory closure through TCEQ and Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) remediation programs, project management, data review, litigation support, and remediation oversight.
Our environmental professionals work on a wide range of Phase I ESAs, including vacant lots, urban properties historically developed with service stations and dry cleaners, industrial properties, and rural properties with cattle dip vats, burn pits, and impacts from historical lead arsenate pesticide use. Tasks include reviewing TCEQ files for closed Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) cases that were on the Site or neighboring properties, researching RRC sites, and reviewing previous reports. The Staff understands tight project budgets, quality, and schedule. Most Phase I ESAs are completed within one to two weeks.
The Staff work on a wide range of Phase II Investigations concerning chemicals of concern (COCs), including RCRA metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and herbicides/pesticides. The work includes sampling of soil, groundwater, soil gas (vapor), indoor air, and pond/lake sediments.
Our staff are experienced in completing analytical data trend reports, laboratory raw data sheet reviews, and TCEQ TRRP-13 Data Usability Summaries for commercial clients.