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Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Services

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Navigate Environmental Regulations, Secure Approvals, and Keep Projects Moving

Environmental permitting is often one of the most critical — and most underestimated — parts of a development, construction, or industrial project. Whether you are building, expanding, redeveloping, or operating a facility, environmental permits determine what you can do, how you can do it, and when you can proceed.

Delays, denials, or compliance mistakes can stall projects, disrupt financing, and expose owners and operators to regulatory enforcement and liability.

At CRB, we help clients secure environmental permits, maintain regulatory compliance, and navigate complex agency requirements with clarity and confidence. For more than 34 years and over 200,000 projects completed, CRB has supported developers, property owners, industrial operators, and legal teams with practical, regulator-ready permitting strategies that keep projects on track.

What Environmental Permitting Is — and Why It Matters

Environmental permitting is the regulatory process that authorizes activities that may impact:

  • Air quality

  • Water resources

  • Soil and groundwater

  • Wetlands and surface waters

  • Waste handling and disposal

  • Storage tanks and hazardous materials

  • Construction and industrial operations

Permits are typically required before construction begins, before systems are installed, or before certain operations can legally proceed.

A strong permitting strategy:

  • Protects project schedules and financing

  • Reduces regulatory risk and enforcement exposure

  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

  • Prevents costly redesigns or shutdowns

  • Creates a clear compliance path for long-term operations

CRB’s role is to translate regulations into practical, achievable permitting pathways that support your business and project goals.

CRB Environmental Permitting Services

CRB provides comprehensive permitting and regulatory compliance support across a wide range of environmental programs, including:

Air Quality & Air Emissions Permitting

  • Air construction permits

  • Air operating permits

  • Title V permitting

  • PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) permitting

  • Emissions calculations and applicability analysis

  • Permit modifications and renewals

  • Compliance reporting and agency coordination

Water & Stormwater Permitting

  • NPDES stormwater permits (construction and industrial)

  • Industrial wastewater discharge permits

  • Dewatering discharge permits

  • Drinking water system permitting

  • Surface water discharge authorizations

  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

Storage Tanks & Fuel Systems

  • Underground Storage Tank (UST) permitting and registration

  • Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) permitting and compliance

  • Tank installation, modification, and closure approvals

  • Regulatory reporting and compliance support

Waste & Hazardous Materials Permitting

  • RCRA hazardous waste generator permits and notifications

  • Waste storage and handling permits

  • Wastewater and sludge management permits

  • EPCRA reporting and compliance documentation

  • Facility compliance planning and agency coordination

Land Use, Wetlands & Environmental Resource Permits

  • Wetland and surface water permitting

  • Environmental Resource Permits (ERP)

  • Dredge and fill permits

  • Floodplain and coastal permitting

  • Agency coordination and impact evaluations

Remediation & Corrective Action Permitting

  • Remedial Action Plan approvals

  • Cleanup permits and regulatory authorizations

  • Long-term monitoring approvals

  • Institutional and engineering control documentation

  • Closure and no-further-action approvals

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Ready to Move Your Project Through Permitting?

Environmental permits should enable your project — not block it.

Talk to a CRB environmental permitting specialist today and let’s build a clear path to approval.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • An environmental permit is an official approval from a regulatory agency that allows you to perform certain activities that could impact the environment, such as:

    • Site development or redevelopment

    • Construction near wetlands or waterways

    • Soil excavation or fill placement

    • Remediation or cleanup activities

    • Stormwater discharge or drainage work

    These permits are designed to ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

  • If your project involves land disturbance, construction, wetlands, water, soil movement, or environmental impact, there is a strong chance you will need at least one permit.

    Common projects that require permits include:

    • Commercial or residential development

    • Redevelopment of existing properties

    • Working in or near wetlands or surface waters

    • Excavation, grading, or filling

    • Stormwater system installation or modification

    • Environmental cleanup activities

    CRB evaluates your project and tells you exactly what permits are required and which agencies are involved.

  • Building without environmental permits can lead to:

    • Regulatory enforcement actions

    • Significant fines

    • Mandatory site restoration

    • Delays in financing or closing

    • Legal liability

    In many cases, CRB can help with after-the-fact permitting, but it is always faster, cheaper, and safer to do it right the first time.

  • Costs vary depending on:

    • The type of permit

    • The agency

    • Project size and complexity

    • Required studies, reports, or engineering

    There are usually two types of costs:

    1. Agency application fees

    2. Professional consulting and preparation fees

    CRB provides clear cost expectations upfront before proceeding.

  • Most permits require some combination of:

    • Site plans or civil drawings

    • Environmental assessments or reports

    • Drainage or stormwater plans

    • Wetland delineations or surveys

    • Project descriptions and impact calculations

    CRB handles the entire package and coordinates with your engineer, architect, or contractor.

  • The most common reasons permits are delayed:

    • Incomplete or incorrect applications

    • Missing technical data

    • Agency review backlogs

    • Poor coordination between consultants

    • Scope changes during review

    CRB’s experience helps minimize these delays by anticipating issues before they happen.

  • Yes. Most permits have:

    • A validity period

    • A required start date

    • An expiration date

    CRB helps track deadlines and can assist with extensions or modifications if needed.