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EPA Proposes Changes to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements
Posted: August 17th, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed changes to its Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) rule. Under the current AERR rule, state, local, and some tribal agencies are required to report criteria air pollutant (CAP) emissions across various sectors […]
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OSHA Brings Comprehensive Safety Inspections to Warehouses Nationwide
Posted: August 16th, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a Nationwide Emphasis Program (NEP) bringing comprehensive safety inspections to warehouses and distribution centers nationwide to identify violations related to specific targeted hazards. This is a three-year emphasis […]
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California Hazardous Waste Generators: Complete Your Source Reduction Documents by September 1st, 2023
Posted: August 15th, 2023
Did your facility generate more than 12,000 kilograms (kg) of hazardous waste or more than 12 kg of extremely hazardous waste in California during 2022? If so, then you might be required to prepare Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and Management […]
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California Hazardous Waste Generators: Now is the Time to Complete the EVQ
Posted: August 9th, 2023
Did your site ship hazardous waste in California during 2022 and have an active United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) hazardous waste identification (ID) number anytime from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023? If so, then you should […]
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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to Update VPDES General Permits VAR05 and VAG84
Posted: August 8th, 2023
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) proposes to update two Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) General Permits, proposed 9VAC25-190 (non-metallic mining) and proposed 9VAC25-151 (industrial activities), that are expiring in 2024. If your facility has coverage under either […]
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South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) PAR 1110.2 and PR 1110.3
Posted: August 7th, 2023
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has proposed changes to Rule 1110.2 – Emissions from Gaseous- and Liquid-Fueled Engines (Rule 1110.2), which governs emissions from stationary and portable engines greater than 50 brake horsepower (bhp). In addition, SCAQMD […]
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Circular Economy – Waste to Renewable Natural Gas
Posted: August 2nd, 2023
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) uses renewable natural gas (RNG) as a term to describe the biogas that has been upgraded for use to replace fossil fuel natural gas. RNG can be produced from a variety of […]
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U.S. EPA’s Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda – PFAS Update
Posted: July 31st, 2023
Twice per year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) publishes The Semiannual Regulatory Agenda. The Spring 2023 agenda was recently published and includes regulations that are expected to be proposed or finalized during the upcoming term. As per- and […]
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WOTUS: Why is the SCOTUS Decision on Sackett II Important?
Posted: July 27th, 2023
On May 25, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) handed down a landmark decision in the Sackett v. EPA case. The decision and opinion for this court case will change how the United States Environmental Protection Agency […]
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South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Amended Rule 1147 and Rule 1147.2
Posted: July 25th, 2023
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) amended Rule 1147 on May 6, 2022 and adopted Rule 1147.2 on April 1, 2022 to further reduce nitrogen oxides (NOX) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from gaseous fuel-fired combustion equipment, and […]
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