Comment period extended until May 31, 2020. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the proposed 2020 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). The EPA is seeking public comment on the proposed changes...
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Chemicals Added to the Toxics Release Inventory in 2020
Several Per- and Polyfluroalkyl Substances (PFAS) were added to the Toxics Relief Inventory (TRI) list in Section 7321 of the National Defence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. Below is the list of chemicals that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has...
ANNUAL TRI (FORM R) REPORTS ARE DUE JULY 1
The deadline for filing your annual Toxic Release Inventory (TRI or Form R) report is rapidly approaching, and there are some changes for RY2019. On June 7, 2018, EPA finalized a rule that adds a category of 13 specific nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) to the Toxics...
WVDEP’s New Multiple Sector Stormwater General Permit
NOIs are Due on April 12, 2020 West Virginia’s Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) issued WV NPDES WV0111457 Multi-Sector Stormwater Permit on September 12, 2019, and it became effective on October 12, 2019. The Notice of Intent (NOI) for existing permit...
Are you READY for TSCA 2020 CDR Reporting?
TSCA Chemical Data Reporting is Back in 2020 Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) requires U.S. manufacturers and importers of certain chemicals to report information on these chemicals to the USEPA between June and September 2020. For the...
2020 Federal and State Environmental Compliance Deadlines
For a complete look back at 2020 environmental compliance deadlines, you can download our calendar below. Click here to download a printable version of the 2020 Federal and State Environmental Compliance Calendar. Would you like to stay up to date on 2021 federal and...
The Value of Conducting Health & Safety Audits
A safety audit aims to disclose the strengths, the weaknesses and the main areas of vulnerability or risk to an organization with regards to potential losses to people, property or the environment. It is important to ensure that the attitude of all personnel to the...
Managing your TENORM Wastes
The oil and gas exploration and production process results in a number of specific waste byproducts, many of which may contain elevated levels of TENORM.
ISNetworld, PEC Safety and Avetta Contractor Prequalification Compliance Assistance
Many companies require the use of a third-party prequalification provider to connect with safe, dependable companies that follow government regulations before utilizing them as contractors. The process of getting accepted and ensuring your compliance with ISNetworld,...
NGE Expands Health & Safety Management Services
Melissa Heike, Manager of Health & Safety Services, Certified as an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Moon Township, PA: NGE, an engineering firm with offices in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, has expanded its Health and Safety management services. Melissa Heike the Manager...