Tag: National Response Center

Does EPA Listen to Citizen Complaints?

By Clare Condon May 14, 2015 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

So, are citizens’ tips a major component of enforcement programs? Primarily, the average citizen is not able to identify anything beyond the most blatant environmental problems. For example, the EPAinforms aspiring citizen inspectorsthat possible signs of an environmentalviolation include: Strong, offensive, or unusual chemical odors; Large numbers of dead animals, including birds or fish; Pipes […]

After the Flood: UST Response Tips

By Clare Condon Nov 27, 2014 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

After the Flood: UST Response Tips Floods can be devastating events, causing billions of dollars in damage. When USTs are impacted by flooding, the damage can include releases of a variety of UST contents into the environment, adding to the destruction and the costs for USTs’ owners and operators. When a UST has been in […]

EPA and SPCC Plan Amendments

By Clare Condon Jul 31, 2013 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Discharges and Releases EPA may require the facility to amend its SPCC plan to adequately prevent and contain future oil discharges and releases. A regulated facility must notify the EPA regional administrator within 60 days if it has: Discharged more than 1,000 gallons (gal) of oil in a single event; or Experienced two spills of […]