As is currently written, the CWA Hazardous Substance FRP (HS FRP) requirements apply to the following facilities: Have a maximum onsite quantity of any CWA hazardous substance that meets or exceeds 1,000 times the Reportable Quantity (see 40 CFR 117.3); and Are within...
How Recent Storage Tank Failures Could Impact The Future of Environmental RegulationsRecent catastrophic events in the United States associated with storage tank failures at two facilities (Nippon Dynawave in Longview, WA; GKN Garden Grove, CA), have heightened...
Does your facility have cooling units or refrigeration equipment containing Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC)? Unless these units were relatively large (with a charge greater than 50 pounds), they were likely not regulated by the EPA. Until NOW………. The Environmental...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has made two key announcements regarding the Clean Water Act (CWA) Hazardous Substance Facility Reporting Plan (FRP) Rule. They are both considering amendments to elements of the rule while proposing a deadline...
WHAT IS THE MULTI-SECTOR GENERAL PERMIT (MSGP)? USEPA has released a proposed draft of its updated Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). The MSGP offers NPDES permit coverage to 29 different industry sectors for discharging industrial stormwater from their facilities....
Patrick Smith is Strengthening Environmental Compliance Services at NGE NGE is proud to welcome Patrick Smith as the leader of our Environmental Compliance (EC) group. Based in our Pittsburgh office, Patrick brings more than 30 years of experience in environmental...
Evolving environmental compliance regulations create unique compliance challenges for facilities nationwide. It is vital to stay ahead of 2025 federal and state environmental compliance deadlines. In fiscal year 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported...
On March 14, 2024, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule requiring certain facilities to develop facility response plans (FRP) for a worst-case discharge of Clean Water Act (CWA) hazardous substances or threat of a discharge. The rule became...
As the 2024 environmental compliance landscape unfolds, evolving regulations are bound to affect your environmental responsibilities. Staying ahead of these changes is critical for achieving compliance within your operations this year, safeguarding your bottom line...