June 29, 2018 US EPA has announced the e-Manifest System will be launched on June 30th. This system promises to change the way we manage not only manifests for shipments, but also all information related to the generation, treatment, transportation, and disposal of hazardous wastes. However, at this time significant components of the system remain …
Construction Near A Wetland 101
Whether you’re planning new construction or the expansion of an existing facility, special consideration must be taken to build on a wetland while maintaining compliance. Wetlands provide valuable habitat for plant and animal communities, and they serve as a natural filter for water flowing into water bodies and groundwater. They can also act as a …
History of the Clean Water Act
Our nation’s commitment to protect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of our waters began in 1899 with the Rivers and Harbors Act. It furthered in 1948 with the establishment of the Federal Pollution Control Act and then transformed into the Clean Water Act in the 1970s. In the past few decades, the Clean Water …
SPCC Inspection Requirements
Your SPCC Plan details what your facility will do in the event of an oil spill. Within it, you must demonstrate that you’re prepared for such an incident by describing your facility’s oil handling operations, spill prevention practices, discharge/drainage controls, and all of the personnel and equipment used to prevent oil spills. You must also …
What Is an SPCC Plan?
Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wishes to prevent all oil spills in the United States, it also recognizes that spills happen regardless. To ensure a quick response to spills, the EPA emphasizes the importance of preparation and uses several rules and regulations to enforce this. The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule helps …
