Start Right - Environmentall Compliance Strategies for Start-Ups

Abstract

With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS), construction of manufacturing facilities has more than doubled since late 2021. As companies rush to find a site to build these facilities, it is important to consider the environmental responsibilities associated with a new build. Often, companies do not have internal environmental staff at this phase. The cost of noncompliance can be high. The Environmental Plan Guide (EPG) assists companies during each phase of a construction project in performing due diligence and meeting environmental responsibilities while addressing compliance with common environmental issues and a focus on federal regulations. The EPG describes the topic, how to screen for applicability, what steps to take if it applies, and an estimate of how long compliance activities will take. Each topic also includes links to get more information.