2020 Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater – Are You Ready?

2020 Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater – Are You Ready?

If you operate an industrial facility in the U.S., your facility is very likely subject to the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater. Read this post for the 10 biggest changes in the proposed 2020 MSGP and tips for what your facility can do now to get ready.

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How to Perform Virtual Inspections & Comply With Regulations

How to Perform Virtual Inspections & Comply With Regulations

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.

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How to Conduct a Global Life Cycle GHG Analysis to Benefit Investors

How to Conduct a Global Life Cycle GHG Analysis to Benefit Investors

Public sentiment is critical to the approval of any project, so don’t let misinformed perceptions judge its viability. Read this post to learn how a life cycle analysis can potentially convey the positive impacts of a project and alleviate the pressure investors often feel when trying to get stakeholder support for their project.

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ERA Level 1 Status Deadline: What You Need To Know

ERA Level 1 Status Deadline: What You Need To Know

Compliance 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.

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What to Expect in the Phase I ESA Standard Update

What to Expect in the Phase I ESA Standard Update

The current Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) standards are due to sunset next year in 2021. Several potential changes are currently in discussion, which may result in significant differences between the current and upcoming standard. Read this post to learn about the 5 most important changes that are being considered.

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EPA Final Rule: Modernizing RCRA Ignitable Hazardous Waste Determinations

EPA Final Rule: Modernizing RCRA Ignitable Hazardous Waste Determinations

The U.S. EPA’s final rule gives generators increased flexibility to determine if wastes meet the RCRA ignitability characteristic. Read this post to learn more about the change to this rule’s testing methods.

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SEC Urged to Establish ESG-Based Disclosure Framework

SEC Urged to Establish ESG-Based Disclosure Framework

The SEC has long been contemplating whether ESG disclosures should be included in its disclosure protocol for public companies. The Investor Advisory Committee recently provided five explicit recommendations for the SEC’s consideration regarding why and how the Commission should update its reporting requirements for companies to include material, decision-useful, ESG factors. Read this post to learn about their recommendations.

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Time Schedule Orders as a Stormwater Compliance Extension Option for California IGP

Time Schedule Orders as a Stormwater Compliance Extension Option for California IGP

A 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.

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Supreme Court Decision Creates New Standard for Clean Water Act NPDES Permits

Supreme Court Decision Creates New Standard for Clean Water Act NPDES Permits

In April, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in the highly watched County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund case, clarifying the reach of the federal Clean Water Act. What are the potential implications for your project or facility?

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BlackRock Demands Corporate Response to Climate Change

BlackRock Demands Corporate Response to Climate Change

With BlackRock’s $7.4 trillion in assets at stake, BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, has essentially demanded that companies make a purposeful commitment to confront climate change, or BlackRock will no longer invest in them. Given the current state of the world, how does ESG really factor in and what does this mean for companies?

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EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

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?

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California’s New Draft Supplemental Guidance for Screening and Evaluating Vapor Intrusion

California’s New Draft Supplemental Guidance for Screening and Evaluating Vapor Intrusion

Toxic 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.

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California Low Carbon Fuel Standard - What You Need To Know

California Low Carbon Fuel Standard - What You Need To Know

The 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.

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Get More Money for Less Emissions: California’s Food Production Investment Program

Get More Money for Less Emissions: California’s Food Production Investment Program

DEADLINE 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.

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Who’s Driving Sustainability in the Electric Power Sector?

Who’s Driving Sustainability in the Electric Power Sector?

In Part 2 of our series on Sustainability in the Electric Power Industry, we explore how Electric Power companies engage with their investors, their customers, and their suppliers on Sustainability issues and what are the key motivators for change.

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Sustainability for Electric Utility Suppliers: EUISSCA & The Sustainability Project

Sustainability for Electric Utility Suppliers: EUISSCA & The Sustainability Project

In Part 1 of our series on Sustainability in the Electric Power Industry, we discuss how suppliers to the utility industry can benchmark and communicate their sustainability efforts in a way that resonates with and is valued by the customer, and how the EUISSCA and The Sustainability Project can help.

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California SB 205 Mandates Statewide Industrial Stormwater Compliance

California SB 205 Mandates Statewide Industrial Stormwater Compliance

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?

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Minimizing Waste & Lost Revenue From Natural Disasters

Minimizing Waste & Lost Revenue From Natural Disasters

A review of two case studies involving Simon Malls’ disaster recovery and clean-up after Hurricane Maria and a destructive hailstorm in Colorado. Learn what sustainable strategies developers can implement which will lead to more sustainable buildings, less lost revenue from natural disasters, less waste disposal fees, and more reliable retail services.

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