News & Updates
04/2008 ADA Access Guidelines in Review
A new proposed revision to the Access Guidelines mandated under the American Disabilities Act of 1990 is in the final stages of being updated by the United States Access Board. In December of 2007, the U.S. Department of Justice submitted a notice to update its ADA standards for administration review. The new guidelines will affect the path of travel, parking, restrooms and life safety elements of both existing and new construction and may have an impact on an existing facility's compliance status. If approved within typical timeframes, the notice may be published for public comment in April 2008. Learn more.
11/2007 GaiaTech's Blume Keynotes Air Quality Management Conference
GaiaTech's Chris Blume, a specialist in Air Quality Management and the current Chairman of the Lake Michigan States section of the Air & Waste Management Association, was the keynote speaker introducing the 2007 Air Quality Management Conference on Nov. 2. The meeting focused on the Clean Air Act, especially Title III - Air Toxics, and Title V - Clean Air Permitting.
03/2007 GaiaTech Appoints Two Experienced Professionals
GaiaTech recently announced the hiring of two new senior professionals. Paul R. Morin, a registered Professional Geologist, has 20 years' experience in Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, due diligence, remediation, and a range of other projects including environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance, and agency negotiations in the U.S. and overseas. Paul is based in our new office in Philadelphia. George A. Mileskiy. is an EHS professional with broad experience in domestic and international projects, including leading due diligence in M&A transactions and optimizing exits, managing global compliance audit programs and needs assessments, management systems development, and in regulatory and business impact evaluations on the use of chemicals and hazardous materials. George was for nine years the director for environmental management and regulatory oversight for a leading Tier-One automotive components manufacturer. He is based in Chicago and Detroit.
12/2006 GaiaTech Expands Operations in Irvine, CA
GaiaTech's West Coast operations have moved to new, expanded offices in Irvine, CA. Click here for our new contact information.
06/2006 GaiaTech's Courcier Addresses FASB, SOx, & Reporting Liabilities
Taken together, new FASB standards and SOX regulations significantly alter environmental reporting requirements, including on certain previously undisclosed liabilities for cleanup obligations associated with environmentally impacted property. GaiaTech's CFO Steve Courcier is addresses these new requirements at a seminar on June 8, from 8:00 am to 10:30 am, at the Union League Club of Chicago. Contact the Air & Waste Management Association: robin@lmawma.org.
05/2006 GaiaTech CFO Courcier Presents on FIN 47
FASB Interpretation No. 47, which takes effect for public and non-public companies in 2006, proposes to revolutionize the financial reporting of environmental liabilities. Steve Courcier, GaiaTech's CFO, is presenting at a national conference on FASB Interpretation No. 47, held in New York City on May 18-19, 2006. Courcier's presentation focuses on the implications for financial reporting of environmental issues, addressing approaches for estimating and disclosing environmental liabilities and AROs.
11/2005 GaiaTech Moves Dallas Office to New, Larger Facility
GaiaTech moves its Dallas operation to new expanded offices in Irving, Texas.
09/2005 GaiaTech Opens New Offices in Irvine, CA
GaiaTech opens a new office, in Irvine, CA, to serve clients in the Western U.S.
09/2005 Newton, Pasquinelli Co-Author Article in M&A: The Dealmakers' Journal
GaiaTech's Phil Newton and David Pasquinelli were invited to submit a feature article on environmental due diligence for equity and strategic buyers. The article was published in the September issue of Mergers & Acquisitions: The Dealmakers' Journal.
09/2005 GaiaTech Expands Operations in Denver, CO
GaiaTech announces the expansion of its operations in Denver, CO, now headed by Senior Consultant Kevin Binkley. Our Denver office serves clients throughout the western U.S., with a particular focus on the far Midwestern states.