• Erosion & Sediment Control Plans & Construction Monitoring
• Environmental Compliance Assessment
Specialty Consulting Inc. (SPC), undertook the pivotal role of providing third-party independent NPDES auditing services to the Illinois Tollway, encompassing comprehensive oversight to ensure compliance with Tollway standards and regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
In this capacity, GSG's responsibilities spanned multiple facets, including conducting design reviews to ensure adherence to Tollway standards and regulatory mandates, performing field inspections for erosion and sediment control compliance, and evaluating Tollway projects to recommend corrective actions, thus ensuring alignment with project goals and permit conditions.
Over a five-year span, GSG conducted compliance audits for over 75 individual projects across the Tollway system. Staff members served as invaluable resources during project planning and design phases, offering expert review and recommendations on contract documents and specifications.
Challenges faced include maintaining rigorous documentation, ensuring timely correction of deficiencies, and verifying the proper installation and performance of sediment and erosion control measures. GSG addressed these challenges by meticulously verifying compliance with permit requirements, conducting thorough inspections, and providing ongoing feedback and support to Tollway personnel. Through diligent efforts, GSG facilitated effective program implementation and supported the Tollway in meeting its environmental objectives.
