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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 […]
Read articleOzone 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 […]
Read articleWill Agencies Regulate Air Emissions from Pyrolysis and Gasification Units Like they Regulate Air Emissions from Combustion Units?
Posted: May 9th, 2022
Most people are familiar with combustion in some form or another. Whether it’s a campfire used to roast marshmallows, the oil burner used to heat your house on a cold winter day, or the engine that powers your car, combustion […]
Read articleA Closer Look at the SEC’s Proposed Climate Related Disclosure Rule
Posted: May 6th, 2022
On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that would require publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related risks in annual reports and public filings, such as Form 10-K reports. The approximately 500-page draft rule […]
Read articleU.S. Environmental Protection Agency Releases Equity Action Plan to Support Environmental Justice Goals
Posted: May 4th, 2022
On April 14, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) released its Equity Action Plan (EAP), meeting the directive from Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government calling for each […]
Read articlePennsylvania’s Oil and Gas RACT Rule Finalized
Posted: May 3rd, 2022
UPDATE: On May 4, 2022, PADEP withdrew the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas RACT Rule from consideration for final approval by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission, which was scheduled to vote on May 19, 2022. The rule will undergo further legislative […]
Read articleFire Code and Chemical Classifications 101
Posted: May 2nd, 2022
There are several iterations of the International Fire code (IFC) that are used throughout the United States. While there are minor variations between the codes as implemented by different states, counties, or related jurisdictions, each establishes strict requirements related to […]
Read articleWhat You Need to Know About the Proposed Updates to the e-Manifest Rule
Posted: April 25th, 2022
The e-Manifest system was created to allow for tracking of electronic submittals for manifests from generator to disposal facility with the final information already reported to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). It was designed to eliminate possible […]
Read articleThe Pennsylvania RACT III Rule Is Almost Here
Posted: April 25th, 2022
Pennsylvania’s draft rule known as “RACT III” [25 Pa. Code §§ 129.111-129.115, Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOX and VOCs for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS] has been slowly making its way towards finalization but it’s not there quite […]
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