Environmental Compliance 101

Owning a commercial or industrial building can present unexpected environmental liabilities. A property owner is ultimately responsible for the environmental condition of the property which includes contamination caused by past or current tenants. Most of these environmental concerns and potential liabilities are unknown until a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is performed. Unfortunately, a Phase I ESA is typically driven by a property transaction and not by an expired lease. An Environmental Tenant Assessment can provide some valuable information and puts the control of environmental liability back into the property owner’s hands.
 

On October 30, 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Rule in the Federal Register. The EPA has developed this rule in accordance with the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act in an effort to obtain accurate and comprehensive data on GHG emissions. The EPA anticipates this new rule will apply to more than 10,000 facilities.

So...What's the Status of the Boiler MACT?
Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 10:00 am EST
The NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDD (the “Boiler MACT”) was vacated in June 2007. This web seminar will provide updated information on the status of EPA’s development of a revised Boiler MACT. Information will be provided on new requirements, compliance dates, submittal requirements, and deadlines. In addition, information regarding the development of any source-specific MACT standards by state regulatory agencies will be discussed.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 10:00 am EST
The Michigan Legislature along with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) have drafted legislation for consideration to amend Michigan's Superfund rules. Key points of change will be addressed.

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 10:00 am EST
Are you one of the 15,000 facilities that OSHA has on their radar screen? What should you do if you are on this list? What you should really want to know is how to lower the chances of being on one of these lists in the future. Join us for this informative webinar to learn more.
 

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 10:00 am EST
Join us for this informative 30 minute webinar that explains what universal waste is and how to properly manage it. This often overlooked or neglected area of waste management can lead to regulatory violations if not properly managed. Make sure your facility is doing the right thing.