Selecting an environmental consultant

Site investigations and cleanup procedures can be complex, time consuming and costly. It is important to select a qualified environmental consultant to perform the tasks required to thoroughly investigate and clean up your contamination.

A competent and experienced consultant can also help you explore redevelopment options for your property, and ensure that you have information about possible financial assistance.

• Selecting an Environmental Consultant (RR-502) [PDF]
• Environmental Services Contractor List (RR-024) [PDF] - Self identified environmental consultants. This is not a certification or registration list. To be added to this list, please contact Deena Kinney.
• PECFA Registered Consulting Firms (RR-993) [PDF]
• PECFA Registered Consultants (RR-994) [PDF]
• Information from the American Council of Engineering Companies regarding Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) [exit DNR]

Consultant qualifications

• Wis. Adm. Code ch. NR 712 Qualifications and Certifications (RR-081) [PDF]
• Ch. NR 712, Wis. Adm. Code [exit DNR], provides the personnel qualifications that any person working on an environmental response action, from the initial investigation to the final cleanup, must meet.
• As of November 1, 2013, the definition of "hydrogeologist" was modified. In addition to the existing educational requirements, a hydrogeolgist will also need to be registered as a geologist or licensed as a hydrologist with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services [exit DNR].
• Chapter NR 712.09, Wis. Adm. Code [exit DNR], provides information to consultants on the appropriate certification statement to use for submittals to the department.

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