Environmental Management Consultants

GemChem, Inc. is an environmental management company that specializes in transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. GemChem, Inc. also provides consulting services for Phase I/Phase II/Phase III environmental site assessments, maritime security consulting, asbestos & lead paint analysis and abatement services, sub-surface investigation and remediation and general environmental consulting services.

We engage our customers to identify their service needs and achieve compliance with Local, State and Federal regulations. We treat our clients with the respect and customer services they deserve, and strive to exceed their expectations.

Situated in the heart of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, GemChem currently serves more than 300 waste disposal clients in the tri-state region.

GemChem, Inc. is a PADEP fully permitted Residual Waste Processing and Disposal Facility with complimentary 10 day in-transit hazardous waste storage.

• Hazardous Waste Disposal
• Non-Hazardous (Residual) Waste Disposal

Waste Transportation

We are licensed to transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.

• Hazardous Waste Transportation
• Non-Hazardous (Residual) Waste Transportation

Field Services

Our licensed and certified environmental professionals provide solutions for testing and remediation of groundwater, soil, asbestos and lead paint.

• Groundwater Testing & Monitoring
• Soil Remediation

Maritime Security

Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) is a set of regulations that can be found in 33 CFR Parts 101 to 106. These regulations are enforced by the United States Coast Guard, a Department of Homeland Security. GemChem, Inc. specializes in the facilities section of the regulations, Part 105. The following entities are subject to Part 105:

• Facilities subject to 33 CFR parts 126, 127, or 154;
• Facility that receives vessels certificated to carry more than 150 passengers, except those vessels not carrying and not embarking or disembarking passengers at the facility;
• Facility that receives vessels subject to the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, chapter XI;
• Facility that receives foreign cargo vessels greater than 100 gross register tons;
• Facility that receives U.S. cargo vessels, greater than 100 gross register tons, subject to 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter I, except for those facilities that receiver only commercial fishing vessels inspected under 46 CFR part 105; or
• Barge fleeting facility that receives barges carrying, in bulk, cargoes regulated by 46 CFR chapter I, subchapters D or O, or Certain Dangerous Cargoes.

GemChem, Inc. offers the following Maritime Security services

• Facility Security Plans – A complete Facility Security Plan (FSP) that is facility specific to your location.
• Facility Security Officer Training – Onsite training that covers the requirements of 33 CFR 105.205.
• Personnel with Security Duties Training – Onsite training that covers the requirements of 33 CFR 105. 210.
• Drills and Exercises – Design and implementation of quarterly drills or annual exercises as per 33 CFR 105.220.
• Annual Audits – Our audits are treated the same way as a U.S. Coast Guard annual inspection would be conducted so there are no surprises and meet the requirements of 33 CFR 105.415.

GemChem, Inc. uses the experience of a former U.S. Coast Guard Facility Inspector to keep facilities in compliance with the regulations. The experience as regulating officer and now consultant is the best of both worlds and ideal for cost effective solutions.