Water
and Wastewater Permitting, Compliance and Reporting
Oil
and gas operations discharging produced water streams require permitting
through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
program managed by the EPA or through a program delegated to the
State. Higgins prepares discharge permit applications, provides
assistance and guidance in collecting and analyzing required samples,
and prepares and submits required reports. Higgins also assists
oil and gas operators by performing inspections and audits of discharge
points, including operations associated with coal bed methane operations.