Groundwater Discharges
EPA Policy 83 Fed. Reg. 7126, Feb. 20, 2018 regulates pollutants discharged from point sources to jurisdictional surface water via groundwater or other subsurface flow that has a direct hydrologic connection to the surface water.
The policy states that NPDES permits may be issued for any release of a pollutant from a pipe, drain or any distinct and discrete point source (such as an injection well) into groundwater that reaches federally protected waterway.
read moreOSHA Update – Hazard Communication
In 2019 OSHA will update how companies must communicate the hazards of chemicals they sell and export. The update will align OSHA requirements with the most recent version of GHS, released in July 2017.
read moreNew Source Review
In July we noted that former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt released a memo on March 13 to change how industries calculate whether modifications will trigger a more detailed and restrictive review process called new source review (NSR).
The EPA is looking at revising the air pollution permitting program, NSR, beyond the memo by proposing a rule change (RIN:2060-AT89).
read moreHazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule (HWGIR)
EPA promulgated the HWGIR November 28, 1016 and took effect at the federal level May 30, 2017. The rule allowed states until July 1, 2018 to adopt provisions in the HWGIR that are more stringent than the previous requirements. More stringent provisions include:..
read moreExemplar Global ISO 14001 and/or 45001 Lead Auditor Courses
This course utilizes Exemplar Global certified materials and satisfies the requirements for ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification. The course is designed to improve your skills by bettering your understanding of 14001 and 45001, provide insights on how to prepare, perform and lead an audit and evaluate and communicate audit findings. This is a unique opportunity to receive two certificates in 4.5 days. Attendees may choose to complete one certificate in 3 days.
read moreAir Permitting: What Management Should Know
This training is tailored for individuals/companies who will be responsible for transitioning an ISO 14001:2004 environmental management system to ISO 14001:2015. We will have one courses July 25 in South Bend and August 15 in Fort Wayne.
read moreOne Day ISO 14001:2015 Transition Training
This training is tailored for individuals/companies who will be responsible for transitioning an ISO 14001:2004 environmental management system to ISO 14001:2015. We will have one courses July 25 in South Bend and August 15 in Fort Wayne.
read moreUpcoming BCA Training Sessions
In 2018 BCA has scheduled training events for air permitting, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 14001 Lead Auditing and ISO 45001 Lead Auditing. As events are added they will be posted.
read moreISO 14001:2015 Transition Guidance
This article provides an overview of key differences between ISO 14001:2004 and 14001:2015. Some new requirements include terminology such as evaluating risks and opportunities, while others expand on existing terminology (i.e. interested parties). All existing systems must be re-certified prior to the September 15, 2018 deadline.
read moreManaging Excluded Solvent-Contaminated Wipes for Disposal
If you are having issues with finding a reusable wipe that fits your needs or are sending wipes off as hazardous waste, we suggest looking at the exclusion found in 40 CFR 261.4(b)(18). On January 31, 2014 the US EPA’s new Solvent Contaminated Wipes Rules came into effect codified as 40 CFR 261.4(a)(26) and 40 CFR 261.4(b)(18)…
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