Facing an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) inspection can be a daunting prospect for businesses and organizations. In this presentation, we will explore essential strategies for navigating a regulatory inspection with confidence. Discover practical suggestions on how to prepare for an EPA inspection, handle the inspection process with ease, and effectively [...]
Tungsten (represented on the periodic table as “W”) is a naturally occurring element that exists in the environment as minerals with the two most common minerals being Wolframite and Scheelite. Due to tungsten's unique properties, such as its remarkable tensile strength, conductivity, and melting point, it can be found in [...]
On March 29, 2023, the U.S. EPA published the proposed PFAS Drinking Water Regulations in the Federal Register. This proposed rule for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) includes Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) of 4.0 ng/L for two PFAS constituents (PFOA and PFOS), and an MCL using a Hazard Index of [...]
Tier II reports are required by EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act) under Section 312 for facilities that contain certain hazardous chemicals. Are the chemicals at your facility subject to Tier II reporting? What is a Tier II report anyway? This webinar will explain the history of EPCRA and [...]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed the flammable liquids standard to provide guidance on identifying, storing, and managing these materials. In 2012, OSHA revised the flammable liquids standard to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). This revision changed the standard from “Flammable and Combustible Liquids” to “Flammable Liquids” [...]
Vapor Intrusion, or “VI” occurs when there is migration of vapor-forming chemicals from any subsurface source into an overlying building, negatively effecting the quality of the indoor air. VI quickly became and has continued to be a hot button topic for the environmental consulting field. This is due to the [...]
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) guides August Mack through the Tier II reporting season at the beginning of each new year. EPCRA was passed by Congress in 1986 in response to environmental concerns about the storage and handling of toxic chemicals. President Reagan signed EPCRA into law, [...]
Kids played with mercury? “Snow” used on a movie set was actually pure asbestos? Taking a look back at our past, there are many things we’ve learned over the years that have shaped our current behavior. Join us for a webinar looking at environmental lessons learned, how regulations impact businesses [...]
Kids played with mercury? “Snow” used on a movie set was actually pure asbestos? Taking a look back at our past, there are many things we’ve learned over the years that have shaped our current behavior. Join us for a webinar looking at environmental lessons learned, how regulations impact businesses [...]
Toxicological studies have shown that elevated exposure to PFAS can potentially result in liver, endocrine, immunological, and reproductive effects, as well as cancer. In the last three years, over a dozen states have issued guidance and/or screening levels for PFAS in groundwater and/or soils, and the U.S. EPA has developed [...]
