Four groups have filed a legal complaint against the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) for not meeting a Clean Air Act (CAA) requirement to issue a regulation requiring that operators of chemical facilities report accidental releases of chemicals to the ambient air. Established by [...]
As I mentioned in last week’s article, October 13, 2018, is the final deadline for complying with the remaining requirements of the federal 2015 underground storage tank (UST) amendments. If you are not already in compliance with these amendments, it is time to start preparing. This week’s [...]
October 2018 is the final deadline for complying with the remaining requirements of the federal 2015 underground storage tank (UST) amendments. If you are not already in compliance with these amendments, it is time to start preparing. This article will look at the status of state adoption [...]
Residents of tiny Newfield knew what the term “powerless voter” meant long before it became a cliche in the recent presidential election. They had no seat at the table when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $5.6 million court settlement recently in a long-standing pollution case. [...]
Every year, thousands of companies submit toxic chemical release data to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) required under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). In November 2013, the EPA released the 2012 TRI National Analysis, the [...]
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced the following updates under its Site Remediation Program: Updated Historic Fill Technical Guidance Now Available at (click here to view) Diffuse Anthropogenic Pollution (DAP) Administrative Guidance Available (click here to view) Updated Child Care Website Now Available (click here to [...]
As the economy slowly recovers from the deepest downturn in decades, interest in redevelopment projects is also rebounding. With the private and public financing picture improving, developers and local governments are seeking to restart Brownfield redevelopment projects. However, the new rules of engagement require even stricter due [...]
The idling of diesel-powered vehicles produce a wide variety of air pollutants, including fine particulates, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, and many other toxic air pollutants, some of which are known carcinogens. These air pollution contaminants cause health problems for both the drivers and general population. [...]
The risks and costs of environmental and health & safety (EHS) regulatory non-compliance are rising as the regulatory environment becomes more challenging. Compliance needs are pervasive and persistent across all geographical jurisdictions and industries. Today’s EHS professional (and those who wear a 2nd or 3rd hat as [...]
