316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structure Compliance Services
Cooling water intake structures can cause adverse environmental impact by pulling large numbers of fish and shellfish or their eggs into a power plant's or facility's cooling system. Organisms may be killed or injured by heat, physical stress, or by chemicals used to clean the cooling system. Larger organisms may be killed or injured when they are trapped against screens at the front of an intake structure.
We help clients navigate complex EPA compliance requirements, including evaluation of existing intake and cooling water systems, desktop and actual field studies to assess existing conditions, and assisting clients in interfacing with state and federal agencies in alignment with project timelines while managing operational and business risks associated with permit compliance.
Our experts leverage a deep understanding of fish/fish habitats, power plants, and cooling water intake structures (CWIS) to deliver comprehensive 316(b) compliance support while avoiding capital expenditures, when possible.
