The Impact of SCAQMD Rule 1480 to the Metals Industry in Southern California

The Impact of SCAQMD Rule 1480 to the Metals Industry in Southern California

Even if your facility is complying with all SCAQMD rules and regulations, and has already installed the most up to date emission control technologies, you may still be forced to meet additional requirements. Learn more about Rule 1480 and how you can ensure that your facility is prepared.

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Benefits of Verifying Your GHG Emissions

Benefits of Verifying Your GHG Emissions

Whether mandated through regulatory drivers or from stakeholder influences, the need to quantify a company’s greenhouse gas emissions, and to show verifiable reductions, is growing in importance.

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California Industrial Stormwater Compliance Strategies & Lessons Learned

California Industrial Stormwater Compliance Strategies & Lessons Learned

Is your California facility complying with the Industrial General Permit for Storm Water? Our QISP-certified stormwater professionals share challenges, successes, and lessons learned.

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New ISO 45001 Standard & ISO 14001:2015 Transition

New ISO 45001 Standard & ISO 14001:2015 Transition

The new ISO 45001 Standard for Occupational Health and Management Systems will assist organizations with improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks and creating overall healthier and safer working conditions. Learn the benefits of becoming certified in ISO 45001 and transitioning to ISO 14001:2015.

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Indiana Stormwater Proposed Bill Goes To Senate

Indiana Stormwater Proposed Bill Goes To Senate

An Indiana Bill (HB 1096) on Stormwater Management, has passed the House and is going for a vote in the Senate. Learn more about how this bill prohibits cities and other local governments with separate storm sewers (MS4) from having more stringent Stormwater requirements than the Indiana State rule of 1 acre.

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U.S. EPA Delays Water Rule (WOTUS) for Two Years

U.S. EPA Delays Water Rule (WOTUS) for Two Years

The U.S. EPA said that the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will not be applicable for two years while it works to repeal and replace the Obama-era clean water regulation. Learn more about how the rule redefines the federal government's power over small waterways.

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EPA Withdraws "Once In, Always In" Clean Air Act Policy

EPA Withdraws "Once In, Always In" Clean Air Act Policy

Important Clean Air Action: The U.S. EPA withdrew the “once-in-always-in” policy under the CAA which required major sources to comply with MACT standards. Under the new policy, a facility can be reclassified as a smaller area source and as a result be subject to less stringent requirements.

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Equity-based Crowdfunding for Brownfield Redevelopment

Equity-based Crowdfunding for Brownfield Redevelopment

The idea of combining brownfield redevelopment with ESG investing through equity-based crowdfunding has sparked a lot of excitement. This idea brings together environmentally and socially motivated investors with potential projects that transform blighted neighborhoods into healthy communities.

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U.S. EPA Changes EPCRA Tier II Reporting Standards

U.S. EPA Changes EPCRA Tier II Reporting Standards

The U.S. EPA has made changes to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting format. Since OSHA adopted the Global Harmonization of Systems (GHS) protocol, the EPA has updated their hazardous chemical inventory reporting requirements to match this standard.

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Groundwater Remediation by Enhanced Reductive Dechlorination

Groundwater Remediation by Enhanced Reductive Dechlorination

Enhanced Reductive Dechlorination (ERD) is a remediation approach applied to groundwater at cVOC impacted sites - most commonly former dry cleaner or manufacturing sites with PCE or TCE contamination. Learn more about this effective groundwater remediation solution.

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RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule

U.S. EPA’s final RCRA hazardous waste generator improvements rule will include more than 60 revisions and new requirements. A major focus of the revision is to foster improved compliance with regulations and to support efficient implementation by the states. Learn more about some of the major changes.

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TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule Changes

TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule Changes

The Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requires chemical substance manufacturers, producers, and importers to report information on chemical substances manufactured, produced, or imported by any single site for introduction into commerce. Learn more about the several changes contained in the 2016 CDR rule compared to the 2012 version. 

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U.S. EPA Effluent Limitation Guidelines

U.S. EPA Effluent Limitation Guidelines

The U.S. EPA’s new Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) for the Steam Electric Power Generating point source category focuses on fossil- and nuclear-powered steam generating plants whose primary purpose is to generate electricity for distribution and sale, and who discharge to surface water via an NPDES permit or to a POTW via a pre-treatment permit. 

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