Learn how the Coronavirus is impacting environmental regulatory compliance at YOUR business, plant, or facility.
We all know these are historic, trying times. Aside from the virus, Americans, at every step of the way, are dealing with new issues never imagined before in our personal and professional lives. While I can't give you advice on the personal aspects of your life, aside from wash your hands and practice safe social distancing, I can shed some light on something that impacts your business: environmental regulations.
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Topics:
Environmental Compliance,
Concrete Plant Environmental Regulations
Confused about stormwater sample holding times?
When it comes to taking stormwater samples used for testing, monitoring, or to be analyzed by a lab, many people out there aren't aware of the various instructions that must be followed. One of the most common rules that must be followed involves what are called "holding times" for stormwater samples. This concept trips a lot of people up. If you're unaware of what holding times are, trust me, you're not alone. Many people who have NPDES permits, or any other type of stormwater or process water discharge permit need to make sure they understand what holding times, otherwise they risk having invalid samples or running into trouble.
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Topics:
Stormwater Permits,
Stormwater Training,
Industrial Stormwater Permits,
Construction Stormwater Permit
Learn What it Costs Companies to Settle Environmental Violations
For many industrial operations, the first time they hear about the need for a certain environmental permit, plan, approval, or reporting is when they're finding out the hard way through a violation or other formal notice from a state or Federal regulatory agency. Many of our clients have come to us in the past after finding out that they are not in compliance with applicable environmental regulations at their operation, and they turn to us to help get them out of trouble. One thing we've come to help many of our clients with is getting out of trouble and alleviating potential fines from these regulatory agencies.
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Topics:
Environmental Compliance
Everything concrete producers you should know about NPDES stormwater permits & concrete plants.
When it comes to concrete plants, whether it’s a ready-mix operation, precast concrete plant, brick, block, pipe plant, you name it, one of the most common problems producers have to deal with is stormwater permits. Concrete plants of all shapes and sizes across the US often struggle with their NPDES stormwater discharge permits. How come?
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Topics:
Stormwater Permits,
Stormwater Training,
Industrial Stormwater Permits,
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,
Precast Concrete,
Concrete Plant Environmental Regulations,
Concrete Plants,
Ready Mixed Concrete
A Guide to Florida's NPDES MSGP Stormwater Permit
When it comes to dealing with stormwater permits and regulations in Florida, a lot of people at industrial facilities either don’t know they need a permit, aren’t sure how to stay in compliance with their permit, aren’t even sure if stormwater permits apply to their operation, and some people just plain old don’t want to deal with it, but know they need it, so they look for outside help.
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Topics:
Stormwater Permits,
Florida MSGP,
MSGP Stormwater Permits,
Industrial Stormwater Permits,
Florida Stormwater Permits
Here's what New Jersey businesses need to know about SPCC Plans.
When it comes to SPCC Plans in New Jersey, there's a lot of questions customers of ours have. With confusion around what they are, who inspects them, and what they'll need to do with a SPCC Plan, it's natural for anyone operating a business in New Jersey who either has, or needs, a SPCC Plan to have some questions about the plans and regulations themselves.
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Topics:
SPCC Plans,
SPCC Training,
New Jersey Environmental Services
Learn the difference between Water Allocation Permits and Water Use Registrations in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, the diversion of water from either groundwater or surface water, such as by a well, pump, or other means, may require either a Water Use Registration or a Water Allocation Permit from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
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Topics:
New Jersey Environmental Services,
Water Allocation Permit,
Water Use Registration
