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 […]

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 […]