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Recent News

EPA finalizes CWA Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plan rule
On March 14, 2024, EPA Administrator Michael Regan signed a final rule requiring certain facilities to develop facility response plans (FRPs) for a worst-case discharge of Clean Water Act (CWA) hazardous substances or the threat of such a discharge.
Appeals court rules EPA went too far in PFAS order
On March 21, 2024, a federal appeals court ruled the EPA overstepped its authority in ordering Inhance Technologies, LLC, to stop producing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during the fluorination of plastic containers.
EPA publishes TSCA draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde
The EPA recently released the draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for public comment and peer review.
EPA enforcement roundup
In the first quarter (Q1), the EPA finalized 235 settlement agreements with companies small and large across the United States. This represents a slight increase in enforcement actions—up from 206 penalties—issued in Q4 for 2023.
 
 

Chart Builder Updates

Colorado-Air Permits-General Permits: Updated to include the state's new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting fee requirements.

Colorado-Air Emissions Reporting-Fees: Updated to include the state's new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting fee requirements.

Hawaii-Stormwater-Construction Activities-General Permit Applications: Updated requirements to reflect the state's new construction stormwater general permit.

Hawaii-Stormwater-Construction Activities-Inspections: Updated requirements to reflect the state's new construction stormwater general permit 

Hawaii-Stormwater-Construction Activities-Recordkeeping: Updated requirements to reflect the state's new construction stormwater general permit 

Hawaii-Stormwater-Construction Activities-Reporting: Updated requirements to reflect the state's new construction stormwater general permit 

Kentucky-Underground Storage Tanks-Financial Responsibility: Added Petroleum Storage Tank Environmental Assurance Fund (PSTEAF), which can be used to meet federal financial assurance requirements.

Virginia-Stormwater-Construction Activities-General Permit Applications: Facilities covered by the state's current Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater discharges associated with construction activities need to submit a new registration statement by May 1st, 2024 to continue coverage under the new permit (effective July 1, 2024).

 
 

Resources

Checklists

Vermont Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Checklists
This link provides access to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation's AST checklists, including checklists for routine inspection checklists, first fill checklists, and a new customer checklist for suppliers.
 

Guidance Documents

EPA Fact Sheet: 2024 Revisions to the Risk Management Program (RMP) Regulations
This EPA fact sheet for regulated facilities details the 2024 revisions to the RMP regulations under 40 CFR 68. The final rule is referred to as the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) rule. The SCCAP is effective May 10, 2024.
 

White Papers

A closer look at construction stormwater general permits
Most contractors are familiar with pulling construction stormwater general permits (CGPs) when a project will disturb more than 1 acre of land. However, it’s also important to note there are some instances when a permit is still required on projects that “disturb” less than an acre of land.
 

Employee Newsletters

May 2024 Customizable EHS Employee Newsletter
May 2024 Customizable Safety Employee Newsletter
 

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