EARTH TECH NEWS
Earth tech awarded five-year hazardous waste substance response contract for georgia environmental protection division
LONG BEACH, Calif. (June 12, 2006) – Earth Tech Inc., a business unit of Tyco International Ltd, and a global provider of consulting, engineering and construction services, has been awarded a five-year, hazardous substance response contract by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
Under the agreement, Earth Tech will provide comprehensive hazardous materials services, from investigation through remediation, on Georgia EPD sites throughout the state. The scope of work may include activities such as groundwater and soil sampling, the development of recommendations for remediation, and cleanup of the property to meet Georgia Hazardous Site Response Act standards.
“This latest agreement expands upon a decade-long relationship with the Georgia EPD,” said Bill Webb, executive vice president of Earth Tech’s North American operations. “As the State has entrusted Earth Tech with the restoration and protection of its natural resources, we have drawn upon our environmental expertise to help the agency meet its promises to the citizens of Georgia.”
This new contract is the result of a recent consultant consolidation process undertaken by the Georgia EPD. Earth Tech has provided short-term hazardous substance removal services to the agency for the last decade.
Earth Tech is a global provider of a full suite of engineering, construction and operations services to the international water/wastewater, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. A business unit of Tyco International Ltd. and part of the company’s Engineered Products & Services segment, Earth Tech employs more than 8,000 talented people, delivering services to customers in 15 countries. Founded in 1970, Earth Tech is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. More information on Earth Tech can be found at www.earthtech.com.
Tyco International Ltd. is a global, diversified company that provides vital products and services to customers in four business segments: Electronics, Fire & Security, Healthcare and Engineered Products & Services. With 2005 revenue of $40 billion, Tyco employs approximately 250,000 people worldwide. More information on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.
