4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
Pennsylvania “SPEED” Permitting
Posted: August 27th, 2024
Businesses in Pennsylvania have long lamented about the time it takes to receive permits from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). Over the years, different administrations have attempted to address this issue. For example, several years ago PADEP launched […]
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Louisiana Carbon Capture and Storage Updates
Posted: August 22nd, 2024
Before closing the 2024 regular session, the Louisiana Legislature passed five Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) house bills (HB): HB 966, HB 492, HB 937, HB 516, and HB 934, though HB 934 was subsequently vetoed by Governor Jeff Landry. […]
Read articleDecoding the New PFAS TSCA Reporting Rule: Navigating Compliance and Industry Impact
Posted: August 21st, 2024
Update: On September 4, 2024, U.S. EPA announced a direct final rule to delay the reporting period for this rule due to budgetary constraints. The original reporting window was scheduled to begin on November 12, 2024 and last through May […]
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An Introduction to ECHO
Posted: August 20th, 2024
The Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) is an online tool created by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to view regulatory compliance and enforcement information about regulated facilities. ECHO provides a user-friendly way to view recent regulations, […]
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Implementation Best Practices to Increase User Adoption
Posted: August 14th, 2024
Digital Solutions can help organizations improve their performance, compliance, and sustainability. However, implementing a new software solution can be a challenging and complex process, especially when it involves changing the way users work and interact with technology. How can […]
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Indoor Heat Illness Prevention
Posted: August 13th, 2024
Background In 2006, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA) implemented a heat illness prevention for outdoor workplaces (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, section 3395). Less than 10 years later, on June 20, 2024, Cal OSHA […]
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ADVANCE Act
Posted: August 7th, 2024
On July 9th, 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act. Senator Shelley Capito of West Virginia introduced the ADVANCE Act in March of 2023 with the goal to advance […]
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What to Expect from Now to the November Presidential Elections: Spring 2024 Unified Agenda
Posted: August 6th, 2024
We are now fully into summer, but the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) just released the Spring 2024 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Spring 2024 Unified Agenda) on July 5, 2024. As expected, some regulations have been […]
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“2024 Modifications To Connecticut’s MSGP” Draft Updates For Industrial Stormwater Discharge
Posted: August 1st, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is in the process of reissuing the industrial stormwater general permit (IGP). The current DEEP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with […]
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