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Environmental Site Assessments

Site assessment and remediation of impacted properties.

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RCRA Facility Permitting

Hazardous waste facility permitting, modifications and renewals for hazardous waste management.

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Hazardous Waste Management

Expert guidance and support from experienced former environmental regulator.

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Novesis, Inc. is a boutique environmental consulting firm with a national practice. Founded in 2008 by President John D. Cain and headquartered in South Carolina, the firm is composed of senior-level professionals, including former government environmental regulators.

The practice focuses on RCRA (hazardous waste) and CERCLA (Superfund) matters, including site assessment and litigation support. Novesis is retained as consulting and testifying experts to defend RCRA citizen suits, to address CERCLA site and HRS scoring matters, and to assist with other complex environmental litigation.

Manufacturers, chemical companies, recyclers, property developers, and the attorneys who represent them, retain Novesis for its depth of knowledge, its responsiveness to clients, and the benefit of working with senior professionals.

"When all the environmental attorneys I know have a RCRA question, they call John Cain."

Max E. Justice

Environmental Attorney (1945 - 2020)

“The best thing about John is his trustworthiness and his ability to look at complex issues from a regulator’s standpoint as well as from a practical standpoint.”

Tim Smith

Vice President Business Development, Environmental Liability Transfer, Inc.

“John’s integrity, commitment to utilization of efficient solutions and his honesty distinguish him from his peers.”

George Rico

Market Leader/Owner at StaffingForce (formerly Human Resources Manager, ENSR/AECOM)

“Having started his career as a regulator, he understood the culture and internal processes of the regulators and maintained excellent contacts within the agencies.”

Rex Jameson

Vice President, Cement Development at Ozinga Bros., Inc.

“My familiarity with John’s work assures me he can apply significant knowledge and experience to your environmental and project management needs.”

Stan Walczynski

former North America Senior EHS Manager-Process Operations, Safety-Kleen Corp.

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John D. Cain Founder & President

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Cherie McKenna, CES Vice President

USEPA "National Hazardous Waste Capacity Assessment Report" for 2024

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15 years in business!

We were so busy, we missed a company milestone! On December 16, 2023 our company had been in business for 15 years. …

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Universal Waste Aerosol Cans - Final Rule Summary

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