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.
OSHA 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.
New 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).
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:..
Air 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.
One 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.
ISO 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.
Managing 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)…
OSHA 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…
TSCA 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
