North Carolina On June 1, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released a new NPDES permit for stormwater discharges from industrial activities in the Apparel, Printing, Leather, Rubber, and Miscellaneous Manufacturing industries (NCG05000). This covers facilities with Standard Industrial Classification Codes (SIC) 23xx, 27xx, 267x, 265x, 39xx, 31xx, and 30xx. This permit […]
In November 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed updates to Appendix K, which is the protocol for using OGI cameras to detect leaks on regulated equipment within onshore natural gas processing plants. As it currently stands, Appendix K drastically changes the performance requirements used for compliance, including standards for camera operators, camera […]
LDAR Certain regulations require components to be tagged or labeled while others only recommend it as a best management practice. In either case, there are significant benefits of having your system components tagged. Tagging helps facility personnel be proactive in identifying and repairing leaks even prior to regulatory inspections. It also allows inexperienced inspectors to […]
As part of any process, there are biproducts that hold significance for some reason or another. Some of these can be sold and repurposed, while others must be captured, incinerated, or otherwise disposed. When considering the “smoke” that is sometimes visible from stacks within facilities, the actual composition of these emissions can vary greatly from […]
Last year, Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) released a new NPDES permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The permit has several notable revisions including the new requirement for indicator monitoring for all permittees. Beginning in 2023, all permittees must monitor stormwater discharges for pH, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) […]
Inspections are just the beginning of compliance. Compliance ultimately depends on correcting any deficiencies found during an inspection. Regulations specify timetables in which corrective actions must be initiated or completed. EHSTracks can help you manage corrective actions, making sure any issues get corrected in a timely manner and that all the required documentation is in […]
Are you in need of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training? Here at Environmental 360, we have experienced personnel who can help keep your facility in compliance with federal regulatory requirements. Why do you need SPCC training? First and foremost, annual SPCC training is required per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule under 40 […]
Regulated facilities are accustomed to annual site-visits and audits by their state environmental regulatory agency. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also performs site-visits and audits and may determine violations and penalties that state agencies did not consider to be violations. EPA audits can be announced or unannounced, and some facilities have never experienced a visit […]
A Potable Water Cross-Connection Survey (PWCC) is an important safety measure to ensure the integrity of potable water provided for human consumption throughout a facility. When facilities have widespread piping and various construction projects, unintentional connections can be made into the potable water system. A cross-connection survey is useful for finding such connections. The survey […]
Semiannual reporting season is fast approaching! July 31 is the deadline for semiannual air monitoring and compliance certifications. If your facility is subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) or New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), you are likely already aware of this upcoming deadline. Environmental 360 can help with compliance reports from […]
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