Obama Proposes New Regulations on Offshore Drilling
Incorporate the latest industry standards that establish minimum baseline requirements for the design, manufacture, repair, and...
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Allison Stalker
- Feb 11, 2015
- 2 min
EPA Proposes Updates to Ozone Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to strengthen ground-level ozone, or smog, standards. The EPA proposed a range of...
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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
- Nov 25, 2014
- 2 min
House Passes Bill Limiting the Scientific Research Available to the EPA
Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would limit the type of scientific research available to the Environmental...
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Allison Stalker
- Aug 19, 2014
- 3 min
New PA Flexible Packaging Requirements
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has adopted new requirements for owners and operators of affected printing...
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Tom Petersen
- Aug 12, 2014
- 1 min
Update on RCRA Exclusion for Solvent Contaminated Wipes
This post updates the earlier EES blog post on this topic. As of today, the EPA Solvent Wipe rule is in effect in the following states,...
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Allison Stalker
- Jul 9, 2014
- 2 min
EPA Proposes Updates to Methane Standards at New Landfills
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal earlier this month to update toxic air pollution standards for petroleum...
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Allison Stalker
- Jun 4, 2014
- 2 min
Clean Power Plan a Big Step in the Right Direction
President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Clean Power Plan this week, a proposal that would cut carbon...
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Allison Stalker
- May 20, 2014
- 2 min
EPA Proposes to Update Emissions Standards for Refineries
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal earlier this month to update toxic air pollution standards for petroleum...
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Allison Stalker
- Mar 18, 2014
- 1 min
2013 Energy Benchmarking Reporting Deadline
The Philadelphia City Council passed legislation in mid 2012 regarding energy benchmarking for non-residential buildings in Philadelphia....
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Allison Stalker
- Mar 12, 2014
- 1 min
EPA to Review Emission Factors at Refineries and Chemical Plants
A lawsuit was brought against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by Air Alliance Houston, Community In-Power and Development...
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Allison Stalker
- Mar 4, 2014
- 2 min
EPA Sets Updated Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized new emission and fuel standards for cars on Monday, March 3rd. The program, Tier 3...
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Allison Stalker
- Jan 21, 2014
- 1 min
One Step Closer to Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifesting
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final rule on January 15, 2014 on the development of the national electronic...
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Allison Stalker
- Jan 14, 2014
- 2 min
EPA Proposes New Air Standards for Woodstoves and Heaters
In early January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed updates to air standards for woodstoves and heaters. The...
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Allison Stalker
- Jan 7, 2014
- 2 min
EPA Regulations on Generators at Health Care Facilities
Hospitals are no stranger to regulations, especially ones from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In particular, the diesel...
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Allison Stalker
- Dec 3, 2013
- 2 min
RCRA Exclusion for Solvent Contaminated Wipes
In July of 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) passed a rule lessening the hazardous waste requirements for solvent...
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Allison Stalker
- Nov 26, 2013
- 2 min
2014 Renewable Fuel Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new 2014 renewable fuel standards earlier this month. The EPA is looking for public...
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Allison Stalker
- Oct 1, 2013
- 2 min
EPA Proposes Carbon Standards for New Power Plants
On September 20, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed standards on carbon pollution from new power plants. In...
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Allison Stalker
- Sep 24, 2013
- 1 min
EPA to Reconsider Final RICE Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice on August 29, 2013 announcing reconsideration of portions of the 2013 final...
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Allison Stalker
- Sep 10, 2013
- 2 min
EPA Will Require Electronic TRI Reporting
On August 27, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that all Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting will be required...
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