Tag: SPCC regulations

SPCC Violations and Expedited Settlement Agreements

By William C. Schillaci Feb 27, 2020 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Feb 27, 2020

In a September 2019 memo, the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) revised its 2003 guidance for Expedited Settlement Agreements (ESAs) applicable to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) program.

State SPCC Data Unlikely to Result in Expanded Requirements

By William C. Schillaci Feb 22, 2019 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Feb 22, 2019

Fourteen states have responded to the EPA’s June 22, 2018, request to voluntarily submit information about facilities that produce, use, or store hazardous substances (HSs) designated at 40 CFR part 116 (Clean Water Act [CWA] Listed Hazardous Substances), the CWA HS they store, historical discharges of these HSs to waterways, and any state requirements relating […]

Is the Hydraulic Oil in a Boom Lift Exempt from All SPCC Requirements?

By Contributing Editor Nov 21, 2016 Ask the Expert

Updated: Nov 21, 2016

Q. Is it a correct interpretation that the hydraulic oil in a boom lift is exempt from all Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements because it is an ancillary onboard oil-filled operational equipment?

Does the Requirement for Additional Capacity for Precipitation for Specific Secondary Containment Apply?

By Contributing Editor Oct 10, 2016 Ask the Expert

Updated: Oct 10, 2016

Q. Does the requirement for additional capacity for precipitation for specific secondary containment apply for “General” Secondary Containment cases such as pipelines?

ASSP names Safety Professional of the Year

Michelle DeFrancesco

PARK RIDGE, IL (April 22, 2024) — The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Matthew F. Herron its 2024 Safety Professional of the Year. The safety engineer and ergonomics specialist has been an ASSP member for 13 years and has helped advance occupational safety and health in many ways. Herron, M.S., P.E., CSP, […]

Acquisition of Young & Bertke Air Systems Company Creates Common Ownership with Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc. to Strengthen Industry Presence

Michelle DeFrancesco

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – April 16th, 2024 – Chris Anguil, President and Deborah Anguil, Chief Operating Officer of Anguil Environmental Systems Inc. (Anguil), a globally recognized leader in industrial pollution control technologies and services, proudly announce the formation of Anguil Industrial, LLC, to complete the acquisition of Young & Bertke Air Systems Company, a distinguished mechanical […]

Never Miss a Safety Deadline Again

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10 Tactics to Improve Your Safety Culture

Here’s a business case that’s hard to ignore. Did you know that strong corporate safety cultures support efforts by companies to be more profitable and achieve a better market share in the long run? That’s because weak or non-existent cultures of safety result in workplace accident cost increases, medical expenses, workers’ compensation payments, legal fines, […]

Pipeline Construction: 10 Best Practices to Promote Safety

Pipelines are the lifelines of modern infrastructure, facilitating the seamless transport of vital gases, fluids, and materials across vast distances. Yet, the journey of pipeline construction is fraught with challenges, from navigating rugged terrains to managing extreme pressures. To ensure the safety of both workers and surrounding communities, operators must adhere to rigorous best practices […]

Never Miss a Safety Deadline Again

10 Tactics to Improve Your Safety Culture

Pipeline Construction: 10 Best Practices to Promote Safety

How to Future Proof Your Safety Program

There are new strategies to enhance your safety program’s resilience against future challenges. Many industry leaders are implementing forward-thinking practices and leveraging predictive safety to prevent incidents before they occur. In fact: A predictive safety strategy can lead to a 20% increase in proactive safety interventions and a 15% reduction in near misses. Discover in […]