Tag: EPA

Mosquito control and stormwater management

Location and site design. Stormwater management structures should be located and designed to minimize mosquito-breeding potential. First, sites should be designed to preserve natural drainage and natural treatment systems using low impact development (LID) principles to reduce the need for manmade stormwater control structures. Second, permanent pool ponds should be designed to minimize shallow depths […]

Shutdown of the SSM exemption

What is a SIP and why is it important in this case? A state implementation plan (SIP) is a plan prepared by each state detailing how the state will attain and maintain compliance with each NAAQS.  SIPs contain enforceable emissions limits needed to comply with the CAA and prohibit emissions that would cause or contribute […]