Environmental Questions & Answers

Emergency Backup Generators & Environmental Permits

by Brian

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We discuss what emergency generators may require - from SPCC Plans to Air Permits, to EPCRA Reporting, and other environmental regulatory considerations.

Emergency backup generators are everywhere nowadays – hospitals, schools, shopping malls, office buildings, data centers, hotels, government offices, and other various types of commercial buildings and industrial facilities. They've become so commonplace that we often get asked the question - does my emergency generator require any sort of environmental permit, plan, registration, or other environmental regulatory requirements?

Topics: SPCC Plans, Tier II Reporting, Air Permits, Emergency Generators, Commercial Buildings, Tank Registrations

What is an environmental training course?

by Dennis

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Find out what environmental training courses are and why you might consider using them!

When it comes to adhering to environmental regulations, one of the most common requirements out there is the need for regular, documented, annual environmental training. Many businesses with various types of plans, permits, approvals, etc., know they need to conduct training, but aren't sure exactly how to go about it. Does environmental training mean taking a formal class? Something done by an expert? Something on video? Online?

Topics: Environmental Management System Training, SPCC Training, Stormwater Training, Environmental Speaking & Training, Environmental Compliance Training, Sustainability Training, Environmental Training Courses, Online Environmental Training

How much do environmental training courses cost?

by Dennis

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Find out how much you should expect to pay for online environmental training courses

If you're considering using an online training course as opposed to an in-person classroom-style setting for your next environmental training, one of your first questions is probably going to be: "how much is this going to cost me?" Understandably, you don't want to incur unnecessary expenses or spend more than is necessary. Finding out how much environmental training courses cost can help you to better determine if this is the right option for your company or organization.

Topics: Environmental Management System Training, SPCC Training, Stormwater Training, Environmental Speaking & Training, Environmental Compliance Training, Sustainability Training, Environmental Training Courses, Online Environmental Training

How much does an air permit cost?

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We discuss the price & ongoing costs of air quality permitting.

When it comes to dealing with environmental regulations, one of the first things our customers ask us about is the cost. How much is this? What is that going to run me? What are the long-term costs? We get it. Everyone has a budget, everyone is worried about the cost of running their business, and we're all concerned in some way, shape, or form, about money. So when it comes specifically to air permitting, we hear all the time, what will this air permit cost me? If that sounds familiar, let's dive in and address this commonly asked question.

Topics: General Air Permits, Case by Case Air Permits, Title V Operating Air Permits, Air Permits

Do I need an air permit?

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Find out if your business needs an air permit in this quick read!

When it comes to environmental regulations, one of the most challenging things out there is what people most commonly refer to as air permits. Many types of operations need them, from small dry cleaners to squeaky clean data centers, elementary schools, apartment buildings, police stations, hospitals, and the obvious ones like factories and chemical plants. But what triggers the need for an air permit? Who, or better yet, what kind of business needs an air permit? If you're wondering this, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions we get asked, from a variety of operations big and small across the United States.

Topics: General Air Permits, Air Permits

What are air permits?

by Brian

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Find out exactly what air permits are, how they're issued, how long they're good for and more!

One of the most widely applicable environmental regulations out there is air permits. Many different types of operations, from apartments with boilers to hospitals with emergency generators, to quarries that crush rocks, to massive petrochemical plants with stack emissions, may all require some type of air permit. Great, but, what actually ARE air permits?

Topics: General Air Permits, Case by Case Air Permits, Title V Operating Air Permits, Air Permits, Preconstruction Air Permits

Does my business NEED a sustainability program?

by Dennis

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Find out if a sustainability program could help your business - and where to start!

By now we've all heard the term "sustainability". It seems to be everywhere these days. But what does it really mean? Who needs one? What does a sustainability program cost? If you're unsure whether your company should look at a sustainability program, or NEEDS to look at a sustainability program, read out as we lay out some ideas and concerns we hear from our customers.

Topics: Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Certifications, Sustainability Training