A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a comprehensive written strategy designed to prevent, control, and counteract oil spills from reaching navigable waters or adjacent shorelines. These plans are required under the Cean Water Act for facilities that store 1,320 gallons or more of oil and […]
For large quantity generators (LQGs) of hazardous waste, compliance with regulatory requirements is paramount. One common audit finding that LQGs should be aware of is the lack of a quick reference guide in their contingency plans. A quick reference guide is a relatively new requirement for large quantity generators as it became effective May 30, […]
Have you ever looked in a pipe rack and tried to figure out which pipe is which? Keeping track of what is in each pipe as it traverses through the facility is very cumbersome, and without proper labeling it is almost impossible. Pipe labeling in industrial settings is the best way to rapidly identify the […]
The clock is ticking as the General VPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity in Virginia is set to expire on June 30th, 2024. Environmental 360 can help with the permit renewal process and update your facility’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Key Dates: To ensure uninterrupted coverage under the General Permit, submit a […]
Every facility with a Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program knows that there are many factors that contribute to its success. A field verification must be performed to ensure that all regulatory-required components are included. A written LDAR program (LDAR Plan) must also be completed and available on-site. This “written LDAR program specifies the regulatory […]
On July 6, 2023, the EPA issued a News Release about their proposal to update the current reporting requirements for Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The update would be made to Subpart W of the GHG Reporting Program and will affect applicable petroleum and natural gas facilities. The EPA wants to make changes to how methane emissions […]
At Environmental 360, our objective is to deliver comprehensive environmental solutions to our clientele, ensuring their adherence to regulatory requirements. While you may be aware of our extensive involvement in compliance inspections and the development of meticulous plans for LDAR, SPCC, and stormwater management, we want to highlight other service areas our team is proficient […]
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 […]
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