Environmental Compliance Specialist

If a confirmed release has occurred, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations require that an appropriate cleanup response, or Corrective Action, be conducted

The purpose of the corrective action process is to ensure that releases of petroleum and regulated substances do not threaten human health and the environment. The steps in the process are:

1. Release discovery and reporting
2. Initial Abatement
3. Investigation
4. Corrective Action
5. Incident Closure/No Further Action

• Proper and updated registration
• Compatibility (tank system & substance being stored)
• Annual tank fee payments
• Inventory & inventory reconciliation
• Corrosion protection system inspection & maintenance
• Release detection system inspection & maintenance
• Tank system tightness testing
• Record keeping
  • UST notification forms & proof of registration
  • Construction and installation details
  • Documentation of compatibility
  • Pr...

Since its inception in 1999, eCAP^® has been implemented for more than 100 clients throughout North America. When trying to determine the top benefits of eCAP^®, we asked our clients what they thought and four top benefits were mentioned: file organization, fixed cost structure, technical expertise and preservation of institutional knowledge.

The benefit of file organization is a major component of eCAP^®. In our opinion, there cannot be an effective environmental management system (EMS) in place...

An environmental compliance consultant specialist from August Mack Environmental is likely to ask the following questions regarding waste during the environmental compliance auditing process:

• What is their hazardous waste generator status (CESQG, SQG, LQG or TSDF)?
• Is all waste properly characterized (sludges, dust, etc.)?

• Review all record keeping, manifests and reports
• Inspect all satellite accumulation and hazardous...

An underground storage tank (UST) Systems may be closed voluntarily if owner or operator chooses, or by mandate if system is not in compliance with regulations.

The guidelines for a temporary UST closure are:

• Corrosion protection must be maintained
• If UST is temporarily closed for 3-12 months:
• Leave vent line open
• Cap and secure all other lines, pumps, equipment, etc.

Keep in mind that if an UST is temporarily closed for more than 12 months it must be permanently closed.

The guidelines for a permanent...

An environmental compliance consultant specialist from August Mack Environmental is likely to ask the following questions regarding SPCC Plan during the environmental compliance auditing process:

• Do they have or do they need a SPCC Plan?
  • Is it updated? Are they following it? Is it PE-certified? Does the plan have all of the necessary elements?
• Where are spill kits located?

• Review all record keeping
• Look at all oil...

On May 13, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to address air permitting of six greenhouse gases (GHGs). This final rule “tailors” the Clean Air Act (CAA) permitting program to limit which facilities are required to obtain a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and/or Title V operating permit. The EPA will phase in the Clean Air Act (CAA) permitting requirements in two initial steps.

To learn more about the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, click here...

Spills, or other releases of hazardous constituents to the environment, can have many forms including emergency response situations like fuel releases to a ditch during an accident, a release of petroleum from an underground storage tank (UST) or a release associated with waste storage. Regardless of the nature of the release, once a release has been identified, the responsible party must take actions to prevent further release, investigate the nature and extent of impacts and if warranted,...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed two regulations related to industrial boilers and process heaters which are intended to reduce the emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The proposed rules include:

• Major Source Boiler & Process Heater Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT): National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; and
• Area Source Boiler & Process Heater...

An environmental compliance consultant specialist from August Mack Environmental is likely to ask the following questions regarding storm water during the environmental compliance auditing process:

• Do they have or do they need a storm water permit?
  • Is it updated? Are they following it? Does the plan have all of the necessary elements?
• Where are spill kits located?
• Any sampling requirements? 

• Review the Storm Water...

• Reduce the chance of releases from USTs (Construction & Installation)
• Detect leaks and spills when they do occur (Design)
• Secure a prompt cleanup (Notification)

• Secondary containment and interstitial monitoring
• Aut...

As discussed in an earlier post, eCAP^® has a five-step process that one of our environmental compliance specialists utilize to implement eCAP^® at any facility. The fourth step in this process is electronic record keeping and reporting.

During the electronic record keeping and reporting process, a customized system manages your compliance activities, reporting requirements and more. Along with real-time access to your data, you'll receive easy-to-read monthly reports to keep you current with your...

An environmental compliance consultant specialist from August Mack Environmental is likely to ask the following questions regarding wastewater during the environmental compliance auditing process:

• Are they fulfilling the permit requirements?
• Are all reports being submitted on-time and correctly?
• Are all plans developed that are required in the permit (Slug Control Plan, etc.)? Are they following and updating plans, as necessary?
• Is record keeping being completed as required?
• When are the permits due...

Click here to view one of the recorded webinars below presented by an Environmental Compliance Specialist.

Reducing the Cost of EH&S While Maintaining Compliance
In today's uncertain economy, many manufacturing companies are struggling with ways to cut costs while still producing a high quality product and meeting the needs of their employees. One area that tends to be continually looked at from a cost-savings perspective is environmental, health and safety (EH&S). While the need to maintain...

August Mack Environmental offers an average of 6 webinars a month, all of which are FREE! If you missed a webinar, most are recorded and available here.

We have offices throughout the Midwest in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In order to deliver the best quality, our webinars are presented by environmental compliance specialists, environmental remediation specialists and due diligence experts from each of these offices. Topics range from corporate environmental compliance,...