Tom Petersen
EPA Announces New Regulations for “Forever Chemicals”
In April, the EPA announced the first federal regulations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking water. PFAS are a...
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Tom Petersen
- Apr 29
- 2 min
5 Common Mistakes That Can Lead To Air Permit Violations
With the multitude of requirements associated with having an air permit, it’s easy for a few things to slip through the cracks. Here are...
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Tom Petersen
- Apr 17
- 1 min
PADEP Annual Emission Statement Statuses and What They Mean
Any facility with a Title V or synthetic minor air permit is required to submit an Annual Emission Statement (AES) by March 1st. This is...
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Tom Petersen
- Oct 11, 2023
- 3 min
Comparing Philadelphia’s BEPP with National Energy Efficiency Programs
What are the similarities and differences between Philadelphia’s BEPP, EPA’s ENERGY STAR, and USGBC’s LEED programs? This blog post will...
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Tom Petersen
- Sep 27, 2023
- 2 min
How Hospital Leaders Should Prepare for EHS-Related Regulations
The changing climate is presenting issues that hospital leaders will need to tackle — today and in coming years. Community education...
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Tom Petersen
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
The Inflation Reduction Act: What Facilities Managers Need to Know
When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into federal law by President Biden on August 16th, it became one of the most impactful...
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Tom Petersen
- May 2, 2022
- 4 min
An Overview of OSHA Regulations for 2022
On March 16th, Tom Petersen and Jay Dimler (President of JWD Associates) presented a webinar on 2022 OSHA regulations. Below is a summary...
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Tom Petersen
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
The Need for Robust Environmental, Health and Safety Strategies in Higher Education
The two-year pandemic has forced education institutions to take a close look, revamp and then revamp again their Environmental, Health...
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Tom Petersen
- Dec 9, 2016
- 2 min
Mark Your Calendar: Tier II and Air Emissions Inventories Due
January means getting ready to meet the March, April, and May federal and state reporting deadlines, and we want help you in your...
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Allison Stalker
- Aug 17, 2016
- 1 min
TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory
The Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule requires that manufacturers and importers report to the EPA information concerning the...
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Allison Stalker
- Mar 8, 2016
- 1 min
EPA’s 2017-2019 Enforcement Initiatives
On February 18th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its seven National Enforcement Initiatives for fiscal years...
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Allison Stalker
- Jul 1, 2015
- 2 min
OSHA Clarifies Compliance Dates for HCS 2012 Labeling
In March of 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized the revised version of the Hazard Communication...
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Tom Petersen
- Jan 2, 2015
- 2 min
Mark Your Calendar: Tier II and Air Emissions Inventories Due
For Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) designated pursuant to section 302 of Title III, the reporting threshold is 500 pounds (or 227...
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Allison Stalker
- May 6, 2014
- 2 min
Supreme Court Upholds EPA Interstate Air Pollution Regulation
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-2 ruling last week that upheld how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates interstate air...
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Allison Stalker
- Apr 9, 2014
- 2 min
TRI Reporting Deadline Approaching
July 1, 2014 marks the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting deadline for reporting year 2013. The report is required by the...
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Allison Stalker
- Feb 25, 2014
- 2 min
Obama Announces Stricter Fuel Standards for Trucks
Last Tuesday, President Obama announced that the next phase of fuel efficiency standards for medium and heavy trucks will begin...
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Allison Stalker
- Dec 17, 2013
- 2 min
Upcoming NESHAP Compliance Dates for Area Sources
In February of 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)...
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Allison Stalker
- Nov 19, 2013
- 2 min
March 1st Environmental Reporting Deadline
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as state and local environmental agencies require a number of annual reports for...
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Allison Stalker
- Oct 16, 2013
- 1 min
Energy Benchmarking – Delayed Compliance Date
In July of this year, we reported on the new Energy Benchmarking regulation for the City of Philadelphia. The bill established a system...
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Allison Stalker
- Sep 17, 2013
- 2 min
Speeding Up the Pre-Application Process for the DEP
Last week the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) unveiled a new electronic tool for the pre-application process....
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EES has been providing environmental health & safety consulting and engineering services for more than 25 years, serving healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace and higher education organizations across the United States and Canada.
President and Engineer Tom Petersen, P.E. has more than 36 years of environmental engineering, health & safety and process safety experience.
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