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PFAS Action Act of 2021 and the Clean Air Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act of 2021 in August, which is now working its way through the United States...
Saving Time and Money with ISO 14000 Remote Internal Audits
ISO 14001 has two main categories of audits; internal and external. Internal audits, an ISO 14001 requirement, are both a key component...
IFRs and EFRs - NSPS or NESHAPs, That is the Question
On January 19th, the U.S. EPA finalized amendments to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart K(b) – Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid...
AP-42 Chapter 7.1 – Organic Liquid Storage Tanks: A New Methodology for Tank Cleaning
As aboveground storage tank operators are aware, AP-42 Section 7.1 (Organic Liquid Storage Tanks) has been updated multiple times in the...
Special Use Areas and the Short Term Storm Water Characterization Study
Most storm water permit holders have permits that are for “Storm Water Discharges Not Associated with Special-Use Areas.” However, others...
Surge Control Tanks: What are They and How are They Regulated?
Some bulk gasoline terminals and most all pipeline breakout stations have emergency relief tanks that are only used when there is...
Michigan Occupational Injury Rates Continue to Decline
The number of workers in Michigan injured on the job continues its 20-year trend of decline, according to a recent report released by the...
Storm Water Permit Applicability and No Exposure Certification
State and federal rules require that a facility apply for industrial storm water permit coverage if storm water exposed to industrial...
Fix the Damn Dams: The Effect of Dam Removals on Local Waterways
In the past few years, you may have heard that many old dams are being removed from rivers throughout the country, including Michigan....
Hazardous Waste Containers… How Closed is Closed?
A generator accumulating hazardous waste in containers must do so in compliance with state and federal regulations. Specifically, the...
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