Tag: INSPECTIONS
Integrated Pest Management—Bad for Bugs, Easier on the Environment
Construction SWPPP Essentials—Inspections and Corrective Action
12 FRP violations EPA inspectors will not ignore
The name of the protected waterway or environmentally sensitive area is omitted from the plan. The number of underground storage tanks (USTs), UST oil storage, or drums/small container storage is omitted from the plan. The facility’s status with respect to the significant and substantial harm criteria is not stated. The Worksheet for Plan Volume of […]
14 Expert Tips for Responding to NOVs and Enforcement Orders
Have a procedure in place for responding to NOVs, enforcement orders, and other related issuances. Give a copy of an NOV or order to the person responsible for responding. If the alleged violation is significant, make sure to alert the proper management official. Immediately determine the validity of the NOV or order. Mark all documents […]
The golden rules for construction stormwater management
Sediment is usually the main pollutant of concern; according to the EPA, sediment runoff rates from construction sites are typically 10 to 20 times greater than the rates from agricultural lands, and 1,000 to 2,000 times greater than those of forest lands. In fact, during a short period of time, construction sites can contribute more […]
Equipment Leak Violations Inspectors are Looking For
Equipment Tagging is required for regulated equipment to distinguish it from non-regulated equipment. The Appendix sets the following penalties for failure to tag: $250 per valve, flange, connector, open-ended valve or line, sampling connection system, or instrumentation system; $1,000 per pump or agitator; and $5,000 per compressor, pressure relief device, surge control vessel, or bottoms […]
The Environmental Manager’s Guide to OSHA Training Requirements
Enforcement Data Reveals Most Common SPCC Citations for Storage and Production Facilities
