Apr 20, 2022 | Environmental, Newsletter
Based on years of audit experience, the USEPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Program is still one of the most difficult regulations for companies to achieve and maintain compliance. The TRI is a resource for communities to learn about toxic chemical releases and...
Feb 23, 2022 | Environmental, Industry News, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
In November 2021, ASTM International published E1527-21, an update Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. Previous iterations of the Phase I standard were released in 1997, 2000, 2005, and the last...
Feb 17, 2022 | Environmental, Regulatory Updates
Pennsylvania’s Industrial Stormwater General Permit (PAG-03) was issued on September 24, 2016 and included a standard five year term. On September 18, 2021, the existing PAG-03 permit was extended to September 23, 2022. If the 2016 permit is not renewed by...
Feb 11, 2022 | Environmental, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
The USEPA has added 1-bromopropane (1-BP – CAS# 106-94-5), also known as n-propyl bromide (nPB) to the Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) list, at the end of December 2021. The rule became final on February 4, 2022. This is the first time the USEPA has added...
Sep 18, 2019 | Environmental, Industry News
On October 10, 2019, the EnvironmentalProtection Agency announced a proposed rule to significantly improve the actions water systems take to reduce lead in the nation’s drinking water. This announcement is fitting as it comes duringthe nationally recognized...
Aug 21, 2019 | Environmental, Regulatory Updates
On June 19, 2019 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule.The ACE rule consists of three main actions:the Clean Power Plan (CPP) from the previous administration is now repealed;Created emission guidelines that...