Mar 23, 2023 | Environmental, Newsletter
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) refers to a set of standards for a company’s behavior that can be used by socially conscious investors to screen potential investments. Environmental criteria consider how a company safeguards the environment, including...
Jan 26, 2023 | Environmental
At the end of last year, the PA Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published the final, renewed NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (PAG-03). The new permit becomes effective March 24, 2023. This means...
Jan 18, 2023 | Environmental, Industry News, Newsletter
On January 6, 2023, the USEPA announced its proposed decision to revise the primary (health-based) annual PM2.5 standard from its current level of 12.0 µg/m3 to within the range of 9.0 to 10.0 µg/m3. However, it proposed not to change the current: secondary...
Jan 17, 2023 | Environmental, Health and Safety, Newsletter
Starting a new year provides a great opportunity to set goals and get organized for the environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance tasks ahead. Now is the right time to ensure your organization is ready for reporting and has a plan for ensuring all records are...
Jan 17, 2023 | Environmental, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), facilities are required to submit an inventory of the hazardous chemicals that exceed the defined reporting thresholds. This annual Tier II report provides state and local officials and the...
Nov 17, 2022 | Environmental, Newsletter
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 recently issued a final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Medium Wastewater Treatment Facilities (General Permit) for facilities in Massachusetts. This is...
