About Chris Ruhlin

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Hey there, I'm Chris Ruhlin, and I'm one of the lead environmental consultants here at RMA. I spend a lot of my time out in the field, working with clients on a 1-on-1 basis, helping them understand the ins and outs of their permits, approvals, and the laws and regulations they have to follow. From in-the-field training to making training videos for clients and customers to providing inspection & working in the field, I love providing my clients easy-to-understand, hassle-free instructions. I've been with RMA since 2013, and working at Resource Management Associates allows me to help build upon my formal education and training as a GIS Specialist, and supplement it by continually building a profound level of understanding of environmental regulations. At the end of the day, this means that I can break down the information you need to know in an easy manner and let you know what sort of implications regulations are going to have on your facility. - Outside of work, I’m somewhat of a nature buff. I like hiking, gardening, and surfing. - I have a Frisbee golf course in my backyard that's surprisingly challenging with unique rules! - I have a beautiful wife and an adorable cat!

Recent Posts by Chris Ruhlin

TRI Reporting

Tier II Reporting vs. TRI Reporting (Explained Like a Human)

No, Tier II and TRI Reporting are not the same thing. Here’s what they actually mean (and how to know if you need to do one, or both). If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Wait... is Tier II...

Stormwater Permits

What Are Stormwater BMPs? Best Management Practices Explained!

A plain-English guide to what BMPs are, why your NPDES permit requires them, and how to pick the ones that actually work on your site If you’ve ever watched rain race across your yard and turn a tidy...

Tier II Reporting

How much does Tier II Reporting Cost in 2026? (Online Estimator Included)

Tier II Community-Right-to-Know Reporting Costs: What You’ll Pay and Why (with Free Cost Calculator!) If you’ve tried to get a straight answer on Tier II Reporting costs, you’ve probably heard the...

Stormwater Permits

Which NPDES Permit Do You Need? General, Individual, and No-Exposure Explained!

Understanding NPDES General Permits, Individual Permits, No-Exposure Certifications, and More (Without the Headache) Do you really know which type of NPDES permit your operation needs? Or if you...

NPDES Permitting

What are Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)?

Understanding your Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)... and why getting it wrong can cost you! If you hold an NPDES permit, chances are you’ve heard the term “DMR” before. But are you 100% clear on...

corrosive drum requiring TRI reporting
TRI Reporting

How Much Does TRI Reporting Cost in 2025? (Plus a Free TRI Pricing Calculator!)

Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: What You'll Pay and Why (with Instant Estimator!) If you’ve ever tried to get a firm number on TRI Reporting costs, you’ve probably noticed one thing: nobody seems...

Drums at industrial facility requiring Tier II CRTK reporting
Tier II Reporting

Common Tier II Reporting Problems (and How We Fix Them!)

Think You’ve Got Tier II Reporting Covered? You Might Want to Double-Check. Every year, we talk to companies that are scrambling to wrap their heads around Tier II reporting - trying to gather data,...

NPDES Permitting

How much does an NPDES permit cost in 2025? (Quick Calculator Included!)

A real-world guide to NPDES permit pricing in 2025 so you can budget smart, stay compliant, and skip the guesswork. If you're trying to price out an NPDES permit and keep running into vague ranges...

NPDES Permitting

What is a SWPPP? Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans Explained!

A plain-English guide to Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (and how to tell what you actually need) Ever hear someone mention a “SWPPP” (or maybe “SWP3”, "SWPP", or “SWIP”) and think, what in the...

Stormwater Permits

NPDES Lab Results Confusing You? Here's Why.

Why Your NPDES Monitoring Reports Don't Make Any Sense (and How to Fix That) If you’ve ever opened an analytical report from your lab and felt your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. We talk to...

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