EPA has determined that the tri-state Cincinnati-Hamilton, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana, fine particulate (PM2.5) nonattainment Area has attained the 1997 annual average PM2.5 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and additionally, that the Area has attained the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS by its applicable attainment date of April 5, 2010.
Hiring an environmental compliance
consultant will add credibility to your result in
the eyes of your external stakeholders. These individuals or firms
usually have an already established relationship with the
environmental governing bodies and are knowledgeable in how to
submit reports correctly.
If you suspect a violation may be present or you become aware that a facility should have been complying with a law but has not, a consultant can come in and offer environmental compliance solutions.
If you suspect a violation may be present or you become aware that a facility should have been complying with a law but has not, a consultant can come in and offer environmental compliance solutions.
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Abandoned sites can be damaging to the environment and can lead to expensive cleanups. Take for example the former Dayton Tire and Rubber Facility. In 1987, vandals entered the closed tire and rubber plant to recover salvageable materials. While removing cooper cores from electric transformers remaining at the facility, the vandals drained the Askerol (PCB containing) transformer oil onto the ground. The oil ended up making its way into a nearby creek costing more than $8 million in cleanup...
So every Sunday afternoon, I receive an email from the
Environmental Protection Agency (Region 5) that provides
up-to-date news and goings-on for my region.
Sharing stories like the one below (partial article only. Follow the link below for the complete story):
EPA provides nearly $2.4 million for Ohio projects
(Chicago - October 3, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced funding for three Toledo-area Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects totaling nearly $2.4 million.... Read More »
Sharing stories like the one below (partial article only. Follow the link below for the complete story):
EPA provides nearly $2.4 million for Ohio projects
(Chicago - October 3, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced funding for three Toledo-area Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects totaling nearly $2.4 million.... Read More »
It is very important, and most times required, by lenders to have a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed prior to a property transaction. The purpose of an ESA is to identify environmental risks associated with the property and to protect against liability related to existing site conditions. However, there are a number of environmental considerations which are outside the scope of a Phase I ESA; commonly referred to within an ESA as “non-scope considerations.” These additional...
Read More »There have been few regulatory items that have caused more frustration than a facility managing their MSDSs. The monthly, weekly, and daily commitments that it takes to properly acquire, distribute, and maintain MSDSs has grown over the years. The problem is compounded because multiple regulatory agencies (EPA & OSHA) rely on data that is (or is supposed to be) found on the MSDS. For detailed information on our MSDS management program, contact Kyle Forsythe in our Dublin, Ohio office at 614.798.99...
Read More »The ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
(EMS) standard specifies that an organization shall
establish and maintain procedures to identify potential for and
respond to accidents and emergency situations, and
for preventing and mitigating the environmental impacts that
may be associated with them. With recent natural disasters
such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods in the news, it seems
that preparing for an emergency would be at the top of
our priority lists. In conducting environmenta...
Read More »Green remediation is a term used to describe the process of considering sustainable environmental practices during remediation of contaminated sites. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Green Remediation Technology Primer in April 2008 to provide “topical introductory information” relating to Green Remediation. The EPA defines green remediation as “the practice of considering all environmental effects of remedy implementation and incorporating options to maximize...
Read More »EPA estimates that about 10,000
schools and child care facilities maintain their own water supply
and are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). But
there are over 500,000 facilities that are not regulated under
SDWA, and therefore may or may not be conducting voluntary drinking
water quality testing. Whether your facility is regulated or
non-regulated, find out more about drinking water quality by
contacting August Mack at 317.916.8000.
Did you plan to perform an
EH&S audit this year but still have not completed it? It is
time to call in the experts and hire August Mack Environmental to
get it done! We not only identify your shortfalls, but more
importantly, we provide Environmental Compliance
Solutions.
The first step for any company
that wants to "go green" should be to ensure that they are in
compliance with all of the existing environmental laws and
regulations. How do you confirm your compliance.......
perform an environmental audit. You'd be surprised how many
companies are doing wonderful things for the environment but are
inadvertantly violating existing environmental regulations.
Overwhelmed by trying to keep your
company up to compliance? Let someone else do it for
you! Hiring an outside company to assist in your
environmental and/or health and safety needs will bring great
benefits. Not only will it relieve stress within the company,
but it will bring a fresh set of eyes to look at the company.
If you are interested in compliance assistance, maybe August Mack's
eCAP program is right for you.
Visit http://www.ecapsolution.com/ for information about eCAP services,...
Read More »Visit http://www.ecapsolution.com/ for information about eCAP services,...
Having turnover of personnel is
never fun and puts stress and burdens on those still at the
company. For many companies, the environmental compliance
responsibilities reside in the hands of one person. If this person
leaves the company, it is a stressful time handling these issues.
Click on this ARTICLE
LINK to access an article discussing this
topic.
The EPA's Best
Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges
manual provides owners and operators of outdoor rifle, pistol,
trap, skeet and sporting clay ranges with information on lead
management at their ranges.
Are you looking for help with lead abatement? August Mack has
the expertise to provide lead abatement activities for both indoor
and outdoor shooting ranges across the United States. To
learn more about lead
contamination, contact August
Mack at 317.916.8000.
EPA's regulations concerning USTs
are contained in 40 CFR Part 280, 40 CFR
Part 281 and 40 CFR Parts 282.50-282.105. The regulations are
divided into three sections: technical requirements, financial
responsibility requirements, and state program approval
objectives.
Need help understanding how the EPA regulations apply to your
UST? Contact August Mack at
317.916.8000.
Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA's) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program deals
with solid waste
(e.g., garbage), hazardous
waste, and underground storage tanks.
The RCRA regulations are intended to ensure proper operation of
solid waste landfills and underground storage tank systems, cleanup
of certain hazardous waste sites, and safe operation of facilities
that generate, treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste.
With our experience and expertise in environmental risk...
Read More »With our experience and expertise in environmental risk...
A lot has happened with environmental compliance in the past 40
years. Take a look at a US EPA Press Release from 40
years ago this month.
Over 40 years have passed since
the establishment of the US EPA. A lot of positive things have
resulted from the establishment of this organization. And a lot of
frustrations have also happened along the way. Take a look back at
one of the first news releases:
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