May 17, 2024

Endangered Bats and Construction Project Impacts

May 17, 2024/ Josh Grund

Even for experienced construction crews, bat protection regulations can pose unexpected hurdles. The Northern Long-Eared Bat, among several other species, is federally endangered, and regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) aim to protect its habitat. Projects within the bat's range must consider potential impacts to the bat or its habitat and meet ESA requirements. Read this article to see how to navigate these requirements and how an Environmental Inspector can be helpful.

February 29, 2024

Upcoming 2024 VPDES Construction General Permit Changes

February 29, 2024/ Craig Morris

The NPDES and VPDES programs are federal and Virginia state programs aimed at regulating and controlling the discharge of pollutants from construction activities into the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This article explores the upcoming changes to the VPDES Construction General Permit and the importance of NPDES/VPDES compliance inspections.

February 18, 2024

Indiana Wetlands: Navigating the Permitting and Regulatory Framework

February 18, 2024/ Oliver Ware

Managing and protecting wetlands in Indiana is a multifaceted challenge that requires careful navigation of regulatory frameworks, a clear understanding of permitting processes, and a commitment to effective mitigation and compliance strategies. Read this article to learn about the Isolated Wetland Individual Permit, wetland mitigation requirements, and regulatory guidance for developers and companies.

January 25, 2024

Leveraging Environmental Compliance Inspection for Renewable Energy Development

January 25, 2024/ Ty Giddens, CESSWI

As the renewable energy sector continues to grow, using external expertise in environmental compliance is an essential component of responsible and forward-thinking project management. Read this article to learn how third-party environmental compliance inspections can benefit utility-scale solar & wind power plant development projects and what has saved our renewable energy clients the most money.

November 02, 2023

EPA To Require Stricter PFAS Reporting

November 02, 2023/ Mack Overton

In October 2023, U.S. EPA finalized a rule to require enhanced PFAS reporting, removing a 2020-era loophole that enabled companies to avoid reporting their production or use of small amounts of PFAS. This rule classifies PFAS as “chemicals of special concern,” thereby requiring industries to report to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) any amount of the 189 covered PFAS used. Read this article to learn more about PFAS, the new EPA regulation, and how you can limit your exposure to PFAS.

November 25, 2020

Update: Deadline Extended for TSCA CDR Reporting 2020

November 25, 2020/ Lauren Wallace Misenti, QISP, CISEC-IT

The TSCA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requires manufacturers, producers, and importers to report to the U.S. EPA data on the manufacturing, processing, and use of certain chemical substances. Read this post for the important changes to 2020 TSCA CDR reporting requirements and the new extended reporting deadline.

September 08, 2020

How to Perform Virtual Inspections & Comply With Regulations

September 08, 2020/ KERAMIDA Inc.

Virtual 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.

April 08, 2020

10 Key Points: EPA Enforcement Policy Change Due to COVID-19

April 08, 2020/ Wesley Fleming, P.E.

Many facilities have questions regarding EPA’s compliance enforcement policy during COVID-19 and the newly released EPA memo regarding enforcement discretion. Here are the top 10 key takeaways that you need to know.

March 27, 2020

EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

March 27, 2020/ Lauren Wallace Misenti, QISP, CISEC-IT

Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance is considered to be an essential function during the COVID-19 response. What should you do if your facility can’t meet compliance during this critical time?

October 14, 2019

California SB 205 Mandates Statewide Industrial Stormwater Compliance

October 14, 2019/ KERAMIDA Inc.

On 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?

April 01, 2019

New 2019 Updates To EPA Refrigerant Regulations

April 01, 2019/ Anastasia Kyrmanidou, Ph.D.

Compliance is not static. Make sure you are up to date with EPA’s new Refrigerant Management Regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2019. Read this post for the latest updated compliance requirements.

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