Tag: Wastewater Discharges

GAO Recommends Significant Changes for EPA to Reach NPDES Compliance Goal

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Jul 26, 2021 Regulatory Developments

Updated: Jul 26, 2021

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that almost 11,000 facilities exceeded their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted wastewater discharge limits and illegally discharged wastewater pollutants in 2018. “EPA has a goal to reduce by half significant noncompliance with individual NPDES permits by the end of FY 2022,” according to the GAO. “But the […]

Confusion about TSCA 8(e) Reporting

By Clare Condon Jul 21, 2015 Chemicals

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Recap: What Is Section 8(e)? TSCA Section 8(e) is a single short paragraph that has been the source of widespread confusion since TSCA became law in 1976.  Section 8(e) simply states that U.S. chemical manufacturers (including importers), processors, and distributors must notify the EPA within 30 days of obtaining information that reasonably supports the conclusion […]