REGULATORY & ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND YOUR REPUTATION
Sterling’s Regulatory & Environmental Compliance service helps you navigate the complexities of federal, state, and local environmental regulations—ensuring your project’s site access is both legal and sustainable. From developing and executing robust Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and implementing erosion-control best practices like silt fences and hydromulch, to delivering customized environmental training and deploying advanced, contaminant-reducing TerraLam® mat‑washing systems, our team is equipped to protect your reputation and bottom line. With a focus on proactive strategies—from invasive-species prevention to habitat-sensitive restoration—we support not only regulatory compliance but also your broader ESG goals and schedule integrity.
THE COMPLIANCE PARTNER YOU CAN BUILD ON
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The management of stormwater on your project site is one of the most common regulatory requirements you’ll encounter. On every job, Sterling applies its expertise in Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address conditions such as drainage patterns, existing vegetation, and topography in order to prevent stormwater pollution and meet compliance standards with federal, state, and local regulations.
We self-perform on most projects and have trusted partners for more complex work, allowing us to manage every phase of your SWPPP implementation with precision and accountability.
Erosion Control
Our environmental experts will implement your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to stabilize soil and prevent erosion on and around your access roads, right-of-ways, and work zones. Using proven industry best management practices and years of hands-on experience, we ensure your site remains compliant, sustainable, and respectful of surrounding landowners’ property.
Sterling’s erosion control team tailors every approach to your site’s unique terrain, weather conditions, and project timeline, minimizing runoff, sediment displacement, and environmental impact.
Environmental Compliance Training
Projects frequently involve specific environmental regulations (local/state/federal), and specialized training is critical to ensuring that our site access services are compliant. That’s why we require our teams to undergo rigorous environmental compliance training. Refresher training sessions are often conducted throughout the life of a project or prior to beginning work in susceptible locations along the access roads. Safety is our number one goal, and compliance is required. We take both seriously so that you stay on schedule and avoid unnecessary fines and restoration costs.
Preventing Invasive Species
The solid construction of our TerraLam® CLT mats minimizes potential invasive species transfer and makes them easier to clean. Sterling offers automated, mobile mat washing and disinfection services upon request. This system can remove debris that may contain seeds, fungi, insects, and other potential contamination hazards.
OTHER RESOURCES
Ground Protection and the Environment: Holding Your Site Access Partners Accountable
Find out how your site access partner can improve your Scope 1& 2 emissions and support your ESG initiatives.
Sterling Capabilities Brochures
Make your next project safer and more efficient with our matting products, turnkey services, and environmental and safety expertise.
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