West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to Update WV NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit No. WV0111457
Posted: July 23rd, 2024
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has proposed to update the West Virginia/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WV NPDES) Multi-Sector Stormwater General Permit (MSGP) for Industrial Activities (Permit No. WV0111457) which will expire on September 12, 2024. The […]
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Updates On Michigan’s Integrated Report
Posted: July 17th, 2024
In March 2024, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Water Resources Division (WRD) published the newest version of Michigan’s Integrated Report, “Water Quality and Pollution Control in Michigan 2024” (Integrated Report or Report). The Report is […]
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Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to Update RIPDES Multi-Sector General Permit RIR500000
Posted: May 23rd, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) proposes to update the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater with Industrial Activity (Permit No. RIR500000) that expired on May 2, 2024. A draft permit […]
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Coal Power Plant ELGs – U.S. EPA Forces Stricter Limits or Cease Firing Coal
Posted: May 22nd, 2024
Introduction Coal fired power plants in their combustion process create waste ash which contains heavy metals and other pollutants. This ash makes its way into discharge wastewater ending up in the environment and impacting the health of humans and wildlife. […]
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PFAS in Michigan NPDES Applications
Posted: May 16th, 2024
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has recently added questions around per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Industrial/Commercial Application Form for permitting direct discharges of wastewater. This update comes as […]
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New PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Finalized
Posted: May 14th, 2024
On April 10, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) finalized the National Primary Drinking Water Standard (NPDWS) for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The rule establishes legally enforceable limits, Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), as well as non-enforceable health-based […]
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Sink or Swim, the Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning Regulations are live!
Posted: April 10th, 2024
On March 28, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register the final Clean Water Act (CWA) Hazardous Substances Facility Response Plans (FRP) regulation under 40 CFR 118. What does it mean? A non-transportation related, onshore […]
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New Approved PFAS Testing Methods
Posted: March 27th, 2024
As a follow up to our 2024 PFAS Look Ahead, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water published Methods 1633 and 1621 in January. In the past, Method 537.1 has been modified to meet analytical needs. With the […]
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Enforcement Alert – BWON
Posted: March 19th, 2024
In February 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Office of Civil Enforcement issued a long expected Enforcement Alert targeting facilities subject to 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart FF – National Emission Standard for Benzene Waste Operations (BWON). […]
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U.S. EPA Proposes Listing of Specific PFAS and Hazardous Constituents
Posted: March 5th, 2024
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published the proposed rule, Listing of Specific PFAS as Hazardous Constituents, in the February 8, 2024, Federal Register. The proposed rule has an open comment period until April 8, 2024. What is […]
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