4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Universal Waste Series – Common Mistakes Managing Used Lamps
Posted: June 6th, 2022
Universal waste regulations allow the company to not count the designated waste as hazardous as long as the company complies with Chapter 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §273. “Used Lamps” is the first of a series of […]
Read articleU.S. EPA to Ban Chrysotile Asbestos
Posted: June 2nd, 2022
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ban chrysotile asbestos. The rule was published in the Federal Register (FR) on April 5, 2022 and is currently in […]
Read articleColorado to Issue New General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Non-extractive Industrial Activity
Posted: May 31st, 2022
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Discharge Permit System (CDPS) has issued Draft General Permit COR900000 for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Non-extractive Industrial Activity (permit). The permit is currently in a public comment period that is set […]
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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Releases New Draft Environmental Justice Policy
Posted: May 26th, 2022
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP or Department) Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) released a draft revision to the state’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy on March 12, 2022 (Document Number 012-0501-002). The document was open for public comments through […]
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WQC For PFOA and PFOS Out For Public Comment: What You Should Know
Posted: May 25th, 2022
What’s being proposed? The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published the Draft Recommended Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria (WQC) for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in the May 3, 2022 Federal Register (FR). The […]
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Is this the “New Normal” for Procuring Monitoring Equipment?
Posted: May 23rd, 2022
Industrial facilities across the country are continuing to feel the impacts of the global pandemic, rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions. So how does this affect you and your ability to procure monitoring equipment? Unfortunately, the answer is that lead […]
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Unpacking U.S. EPA’s Strategic Plan & Budget
Posted: May 17th, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2026 on March 28, 2022. As described by U.S. EPA, “the Strategic Plan provides a roadmap to achieve EPA’s and the Biden-Harris Administration’s environmental priorities […]
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A Quick Dive into Proposed Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning Regulations
Posted: May 16th, 2022
On March 28, 2022 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed a new rule, expanding on the current regulations at 40 CFR §118, as authorized under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The proposed rule would require all non-transportation related, […]
Read articleAdvantages of a Digital Solutions Tool Over Spreadsheets
Posted: May 13th, 2022
Software is continuously evolving; however, many organizations tend to maintain vast numbers of spreadsheets. Spreadsheets are a useful tool for compiling and working with data but there are better options. The use of spreadsheets can ultimately lead to loss of […]
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Ozone Nonattainment: Impact to Air Permitting
Posted: May 9th, 2022
Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment. A geographical area (which can vary from a partial county […]
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