The Bullet: Eligible organizations may take advantage of the availability of surplus property acquired by the State of Texas and by the Federal Government. Property is available for a small processing fee which is usually much less expensive than purchasing…
Fast Facts About Ethanol and the Hazardous Material Regulations of the PHMSA
Some interesting facts about the Ethanol industry from a brochure distributed by Growth Energy Economic Impact: In 2013, the ethanol industry created and supported nearly 400,000 jobs. Moving to E15 would create an additional 136,000 jobs. A recent Louisiana State…
Whats New in the Federal Register?
The Federal Register (the daily newspaper of the Federal government) is a legal newspaper published every business day by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The Federal Register contains: Federal Agency Regulations Proposed Rules and Public Notices Executive Orders…
August 2014 – Rules & Regulations, Proposed Rules, and Notices Regarding the Management of Hazardous Waste and the Transportation of Hazardous Materials
On its website the US Government Printing Office makes a wealth of Federal publications available for review and download; one of these is the Federal Register. Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the…
Reporting a Hazardous Substance Release in Missouri
To report a hazardous substance release, call the Environmental Emergency Response of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) @: (573) 634-2436 24 hours a day Also… National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802 US EPA Region VII Spill Line: (913) 281-0991 Chemtrec:…
July 2014 – Rules & Regulations, Proposed Rules, and Notices Regarding the Management of Hazardous Waste and the Transportation of Hazardous Materials
On its website the US Government Printing Office makes a wealth of Federal publications available for review and download; one of these is the Federal Register. Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the…
US EPA, Region 7 Fact Sheet: General Release (Spill) Reporting Requirements
A characteristic of my Onsite Training is to explain the facility’s reporting requirements in the event of a spill or release; particularly if it involves a hazardous waste. This can be a challenge due to differing reporting requirements among the…
The Advocate: TCEQ’s Quarterly Small Business and Local Government Assistance Rules Update
Subscription to The Advocate – either electronic or hardcopy – is a must for any small business or local government agency in Texas. The Advocate is the TCEQ’s Small Business and Local Government Assistance rules update, printed quarterly, containing information…
MN Pollution Control Agency Completes 68 Enforcement Cases in Second Quarter of 2014
The MPCA completed 68 enforcement cases in 41 Minnesota counties during just the second quarter of 2014 (April-June). The civil penalties collected due to these violations exceed $735,000. The MPCA has 107 environmental enforcement investigations that are ongoing and may…
Don’t Wait! Register now for the Ohio EPA’s 8th Annual Compliance Assistance Conference
Every person (business or government agency) subject to the regulations of the Ohio EPA should attend the Compliance Assistance Conference hosted by the Ohio EPA scheduled for September 23rd & 24th. The Conference should have something for everyone who needs…