Tomorrow
on Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. August Mack will present a free
webinar on the subject of "When Do I Need an Asbestos Survey?"
Register
here to attend for free. Did you know
an asbestos inspection is required prior to any demolition or
renovation project regardless of the building’s age? It’s true, and
probably one of the most over looked environmental regulations to
date. However, according to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air...
The Importance of Evaluating Operational Compliance During Traditional Environmental Due Diligence
Traditional
Environmental Due Diligence typically consists of a Phase I and II
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). The goal of the Phase I/II ESA
is to identify and quantify environmental liabilities associated
with real estate. August Mack typically represents buyers and their
lenders during the environmental due diligence process and the
Phase I/II ESA findings are often used by our clients to help them
understand what is going on with the property. However, it is
important to note that...
Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) & eCAP®
A
Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) is a new environmentally
beneficial project that a company agrees to undertake when settling
an enforcement action. The SEP must improve, restore, protect or
reduce risks to public health and/or the environment beyond that
achieved by compliance with applicable laws. When enforcing
environmental laws and regulations, the agency has the authority to
incorporate a SEP into the settlement agreement with a company that
is separate from and in addition to...
eCAP® Receives EPA SEP Approval
In
September 2008, August Mack’s eCAP® (Compliance Assurance Program)
was formally qualified as a Supplemental Environmental Project
(SEP) through the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Region 7. August Mack’s eCAP® program is an
Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EMS) that
utilizes a team of August Mack experts to routinely and
methodically assess and maintain compliance at clients’ facilities.
The innovative program includes much more than just...
The Facility Looks Good; Now Let’s Take a Look at Your Records
If it’s
not in writing, it did not happen! Environmental
regulations offer some significant challenges to modern
businesses. Chief among these may be keeping the right
records and keeping them the right amount of time to demonstrate
environmental compliance. In the face of these challenges,
businesses need to develop clear recordkeeping systems and record
retention policies.
Good recordkeeping systems can take on many forms. However, they all have one trait in common; good organization!...
Read More »IDEM Rule 6 Storm Water Permits
In the
state of Indiana, industrial and manufacturing facilities should be
aware of the environmental requirements under Rule 6 General Permit
for Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities. The
Clean Water Act requires that discharges associated with industrial
activities be permitted under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES). If your facility already has a permit,
then you may already be familiar with the general requirements such
as monitoring, reporting, and...
How to Minimize the Effect of Losing Institutional Knowledge with Regards to Your Environmental Compliance Programs
If your environmental, health and safety (EH&S) manager or compliance programs director left the company, who would take on his responsibilities? Is there anyone else in the organization who knows how to keep the company in compliance with environmental regulations? Unfortunately, many times the answer is “no”.
To learn more about this topic, read the full article here.
The New SEC Rule on Conflict Minerals: What Every EH&S Professional Should Know
Register
here for the free webinar on Thursday, December 13th titled
"The New SEC Rule on Conflict Minerals: What Every EH&S
Professional Should Know." Starting in 2013, a Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) rule requires “covered companies” to
annually report on their use and sourcing of “conflict minerals.”
This new rule potentially affects thousands of companies and their
suppliers. Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) professionals
can use their background with similar regulations to...
What Does Environmental Non-Compliance Cost You?
What does environmental non-compliance cost your company? For many companies, the answer is nothing because they are in compliance. But imagine having to tell your boss that the US EPA has just levied a large fine against your company for violating a federal environmental regulation that you did not even know was applicable to your facility. That’s exactly what happened to one east coast company as they were fined for failing to have a required oil spill plan on file, which is a clear violation...
Read More »Webinar Tomorrow
Don't
forget about the webinar tomorrow at 10 a.m. on "Environmental
Requirements for Natural Gas Extraction from the Marcellus Shale."
Register now to attend!
This webinar will focus on the environmental regulations and associated requirements currently applicable to the extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation in Pennsylvania. Requirements to be discussed will include those related to the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) as well as air emissions, waste...
Read More »Environmental Requirements for Natural Gas Extraction from the Marcellus Shale
Register
now to attend the free August Mack webinar on "Environmental
Requirements for Natural Gas Extraction from the Marcellus Shale"
on Thursday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m. This webinar will focus on
the environmental regulations and associated requirements currently
applicable to the extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus
Shale formation in Pennsylvania. Requirements to be discussed will
include those related to the National Environmental Protection Act
(NEPA) as well as air emissions,...
Ohio-Specific Environmental Regulations
August Mack Environmental has had an office in Ohio for 20 years. We know the federal and Ohio-specific regulations. If you operate a facility in the state of Ohio and need environmental help, call our office at 614-798-9922. Ask for Ben Thayer and if he can't help you out, he'll direct you to the person with the expertise in the subject matter you are concerned with.
Webinar Reminder
Don't
forget to join us tomorrow for the free August Mack webinar. To
attend, register here. In September 2008, August Mack’s
eCAP® (Compliance Assurance Program) was formally qualified as a
Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7. The eCAP® program
is an environmental (as well as health and safety) management
system (EMS) that uses a team of August Mack experts to routinely
and methodically assess and maintain compliance at a...
The Basics of Recordkeeping
Don't
forget to register for the free August Mack webinar
tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. covering the important topic
of recordkeeping.
The Facility Looks Good; Now Let's Take a Look at Your Records
If it’s not in writing, it did not happen! Environmental regulations offer some significant challenges to modern businesses. Chief among these may be keeping the right records and keeping them the right amount of time to demonstrate environmental compliance. In the face of these challenges, businesses need to develop clear recordkeeping systems and record retention policies.
Good recordkeeping systems can take on many forms. However, they all have one trait in common; good organization!...
Read More »Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) & eCAP®
Register
here for the free August Mack webinar on June 21, 2012 at 10:00
a.m. In September 2008, August Mack’s eCAP® (Compliance Assurance
Program) was formally qualified as a Supplemental Environmental
Project (SEP) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Region 7. The eCAP® program is an environmental (as well as
health and safety) management system (EMS) that uses a team of
August Mack experts to routinely and methodically assess and
maintain compliance at a client’s...
The Basics of Recordkeeping
Register now for the free August Mack webinar covering the important topic of recordkeeping. This webinar will be on Thursday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m.
Be Organized with Your Environmental Files
ISO 14001 Legal and Other Requirements
Part 6: Defending Your Facility Against Common EPA Violations
Knowing what to expect should assist in determining the current compliance status with any applicable environmental policy. This is generally accomplished by conducting a baseline compliance audit. The audit involves evaluating the various applicable environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, RCRA, SARA, CERCLA, and EPCRA) as previously mentioned. The goal of the audit is to evaluate compliance and deficiencies with respect to permitting, reporting, monitoring, record keeping, and limitations...
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