Hazardous 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)…
read moreOSHA Update – Recodkeeping and Inspections
An OSHA final rule governing general industry fall protection and affecting more than 100 million workers will take effect Jan. 17, though some compliance deadlines are delayed. Training requirements become mandatory in July 2017 and deadlines to comply with regulations for fixed ladders start in…
read moreTSCA Reset
At the center of TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) is the list of chemicals that are allowed to be manufactured or imported into the U.S. Each time a manufacturer or importer wants to introduce a new chemical (not already on the list), they must submit basic information and receive EPA approval
read moreRCRA Episodic Event
Another component of the RCRA updates that has been of interest to some of our clients are the Episodiic Event clauses. 40 CFR 262.232 allows VSQGs and SQGs to generate waste from one (1) episodic event per calendar year. Or, may apply for a petition to generate waste from multiple episodic events in a calendar year.
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