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Employers in California have a crucial responsibility to protect their employees from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke, particularly when air quality levels reach hazardous thresholds. Read this article to understand employer responsibilities and solutions to reduce employee risk.
Read MoreCalifornia, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington currently have occupational heat stress standards for the workplace. Read this article to learn about each state’s indoor and outdoor heat illness prevention requirements and how to prepare for the proposed national OSHA Heat Stress rule.
Read MoreCalifornia’s new Zero-Emission Forklift (ZEF) Regulation will phase out and restrict new purchases of Large Spark-Ignition (LSI) Forklifts in an effort to improve air quality by reducing GHG emissions, NOx emissions, and other pollutants. Read this article for compliance deadlines, applicability, and phase-out schedules.
Read MoreIf you are an industrial facility looking for California IGP coverage for the first time, navigating the 485 pages of the currently amended IGP may seem like a daunting task for new permittees. Read this article to learn the three key elements of stormwater compliance and how to stay compliant with the IGP.
Read MoreCalifornia’s SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1305 represent a notable change not only in California's climate policy and regulatory requirements but, more importantly, in the expected national regulatory framework, with compliance implications for many corporations. Read this article to learn how these new climate regulations may impact your company.
Read MoreThe construction industry is no stranger to evolving regulations aimed at protecting the environment. If you're involved in construction in California, you're likely familiar with the California Construction General Permit (CGP). The permit was first adopted in 2009 to address stormwater runoff, safeguard water quality, and prevent pollution associated with construction activities. Read this article to learn 10 key updates in the new CGP that went into effect on September 1, 2023.
Read MoreIn mid-October, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) published its sixth and final TCFD Status Report detailing TCFD adoption and disclosure trends across over 3,100 companies in 8 economic sectors. Read this article for the report’s key findings and a detailed comparison of TCFD recommendations vs. SEC proposed requirements.
Read MoreWhat specific actions should California wineries and vineyards take to score higher on the CSWA questionnaire and show continuous improvement in sustainability practices? Read this post to learn what steps to take and the importance of establishing a GHG inventory and mitigation plan.
Read MoreThe ability to successfully argue that your stormwater was impacted by wildfires is not automatic or absolutely certain – you have to take action. Read this post to learn the requirements for consideration in the recently issued California State Water Board guidance.
Read MoreThe California DTSC will soon be publishing its study to support development of California-specific attenuation factors (AFs) for vapor intrusion to indoor air. Read this post to learn about the study’s preliminary findings and why site cleanup + Vapor Intrusion mitigation systems are the preferred solution.
Read MoreVirtual inspections have become the necessary and viable alternative for essential businesses to continue to comply with regulations in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping facility personnel and inspectors safe. Read this post for some helpful tips and tools needed to successfully perform a remote video inspection.
Read MoreCompliance Deadline Alert for all California industrial businesses with Notice of Intent (NOI) coverage under the California Industrial General Permit (IGP) for stormwater who recently entered Level 1 status after July 1st, 2020. Read this post to learn what you need to do if your facility enters ERA Level 1 Status.
Read MoreA Time Schedule Order (TSO) is an extension option to comply with the new provisions laid out in the Amended Industrial General Permit (IGP). Read this post to learn what TSOs are, who should consider making use of them, and the application process.
Read MoreThis post covers everything you need to know about TMDL/TNAL/NEL applicability and compliance. The new requirements of the Permit will become effective on July 1, 2020.
Read MoreToxic vapors can move from contaminated groundwater and soil to indoor air, potentially harming human health. California’s new draft Supplemental Guidance promotes a state-wide standard practice and consistency for vapor intrusion screening and sampling. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreThe California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is designed to reduce GHG emissions in the transportation sector, which is responsible for about 50 percent of GHG emissions. Read this post to learn how California’s LCFS works, how to generate credits, verification requirements, and more.
Read MoreDEADLINE UPDATE: The Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) helps California food processors cut greenhouse gas emissions and save energy. Awardees include dairies, food, wineries, and other processing facilities. Round 1 applications are due December 4 - read this post for eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Read MoreOn October 2nd, Governor Newsom signed into California State Law Senate Bill 205, which mandates that cities and counties check that their regulated industrial facilities retain enrollment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit program. How will this affect your facility?
Read MoreKERAMIDA reviews the most relevant topics to industry that were discussed at the recent CARB workshop Carbon Neutrality: Social Cost of Carbon & Affordability.
Read MoreCal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention rule was created to protect workers from the dangers of working in high indoor temperatures. In this post, learn what work sites are subject to the rule and how employers can regulate indoor temperatures for their employees.
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