Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Regulation was originally published in 1973 and went through major revisions since then. It is currently undergoing rulemaking to include hazardous substances. Review the following 10 common SPCC Plan violations issued by EPA and evaluate if your facility is inspection ready: Plan not certified by a professional engineer (PE) […]
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Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous wastes can be solids, liquids or gases. The facility that generates hazardous waste must comply with federal program that manages hazardous waste from cradle to grave. For the material to be deemed as a […]
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3 Reasons to Outsource EHS Compliance Subject Matter Expertise Outsourcing EHS allows you to hire a well-trained team of experts, equipped with the resources they need to get the job done. A qualified environmental consulting firm will be up-to-date on all regulatory compliance matters, with decades of experience in the EHS field, and knowledgeable about […]
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EPA’s Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule requires manufacturers and importers of chemical substances included on the TSCA list to report manufacturing information for chemicals manufactured or imported in amounts of 25,000 lbs or greater for the reporting year, unless specifically excluded. The CDR submission periods are from June 1 to September 30 at 4-year intervals, […]
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Starting July 1, 2016, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) will suspend enforcement of the 500 parts per million (ppm) sulfur fuel content requirement for No. 2 and lighter commercial fuel oil for certain distributors, retail outlets, and the ultimate consumer, until December 31, 2016. This limited suspension applies to No. 2 fuel oil and […]
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