Stay on Track: Annual Environmental Reporting Requirements for Organizations
Proactive environmental reporting planning is key to avoiding noncompliance penalties and ensuring a smooth reporting process.
Understanding the Risk Management Program Rule
The Risk Management Program (RMP), established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a critical regulatory framework for facilities handling hazardous substances, governed by Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. Recently the EPA issued a final rule expanding RMP regulations for facilities managing certain quantities of regulated chemicals. This rule reinstates requirements from […]
What the EPA’s Proposed Ban on Trichloroethylene (TCE) Means for Industrial Site Operators
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long been at the forefront of safeguarding environment and public health. In recent developments, the EPA has proposed a significant measure: the complete ban on the use of trichloroethylene (TCE). This proposal marks a critical step in protecting human health and the environment from the harmful effects of […]
Virginia Adopts Revised Universal Waste Regulations for Aerosols
Created in 1995, the federal Universal Waste program outlines a mechanism for collection and recycling Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste. Four waste streams were added to the federal Universal Waste program between 1995 and 2018. Some states began adding hazardous waste aerosol cans to their state universal waste programs during that time. […]
From Field to Final Report: Using Technology to Modernize Environmental Consulting
A generation ago, conventional wisdom said things should be built to last. But with the explosion of technology ever the past couple of decades, businesses of all types are learning they must be built to change. This includes the environmental consulting and services industry. Leaders in this industry have learned to adapt their high-touch business […]
Environmental Reporting Deadlines: Know What and When to Stay Compliant
Facility operators are subject to a dizzying array of environmental reporting requirements. Many are waste and chemical related, some focus on water impacts, and still others target air emissions. Navigating the ins and outs of the various reports is a daunting task, even for the most adept operators. It’s not just a matter of what […]