Tag: Additional Resources

Classes of Hazardous Waste Generators

By Clare Condon Feb 18, 2013 Hazardous Waste Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Determining Class Monthly Volume Because volumes of hazardous waste generated are computed monthly, it is possible, for example, to be a SQG one month and a “fully regulated generator” (LQG) the next. If the amount of waste generated in a given calendar month places the generator in a larger generator class, the generator must comply […]

Satellite Accumulation

By Clare Condon Dec 4, 2012 Hazardous Waste Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Of course, certain RCRA storage or “accumulation” rules must be met in order to avoid the need for a hazardous waste storage permit. Satellite accumulation is intended by EPA for industries that generate small amounts of hazardous waste in numerous locations at a facility. It allows generators to accumulate small amounts of hazardous waste until […]

What’s the Forecast for Tomorrow?

By Clare Condon Jul 10, 2012 Environmental Permitting

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

By Timothy P. Fagan, BLR Air Expert tfagan@blr.com How is air quality evaluated? It’s no surprise that the air quality where we live affects our health and our quality of life, but air quality in a given area is constantly changing.  So EPA developed the Air Quality Index (AQI) to help provide information about local […]