Tag: regulations
Navigating the Regulations for Lead in Construction
EPA Provides Facility Guidance While Finalizing Industrial Stormwater Permit
Phasing Out Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants
Part 109 Rules for Oil Spill Response Resources
In addition to the personnel requirements we reviewed yesterday, Part 109 also defines how facilities that do not have a Facility Response Plan (FRP) in place and that have made the determination that required secondary containment is impracticable, should both have and be prepared to obtain necessary spill response equipment. In general, according to the […]
ICPs Should Help Expedite Emergency Response
Integrated Contingency Plans—The One Plan
10 Tank Management Tips
When deciding whether to install an underground storage tank (UST) or an aboveground storage tank (AST) for petroleum or hazardous substance storage, or when managing the daily tank operations, you need to consider the very different regulations related to ASTs and USTs. These tips—based on federal regulations—will help you make informed decisions related to USTs […]
‘Industry Standards’ and SPCC Container Inspections for Tier I Facilities
$850K in Fines for Stormwater Violations
Industrial stormwater has been regulated for decades under the Clean Water Act (CWA) but violations continue to plague both regulators and our nation’s waterways. In a joint operation between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Washington Department of Ecology, four Seattle-area firms from diverse industries received penalties amounting to almost $850,000 for failure […]