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Author: Karen Hamel

Karen D. Hamel, CSP, CIT, is a regulatory expert and trainer for HalenHardy with more than 26 years of experience helping EHS professionals find solutions to meet regulations and industry standards. She is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainer, and Hazmat Technician. Karen also serves on the Blair County, PA Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Used Oil - 40 CFR 279

Used Oil – 40 CFR 279

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

The EPA's Used Oil Management Standard outlines oil storage and handling requirements for facilities that generate used oil. Proper used oil management promotes oil recycling.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) outlines the best management practices (BMPs) that facilities will use to prevent spills. Plans also outline spill response procedures to quickly respond to hazardous spills and prevent water pollution.
Stormwater 40 CFR 122

Stormwater 40 CFR 122

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

Facilities that could discharge pollutants into waterways must apply for a stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. These permits place strict limits on pollutant loads in stormwater discharges.
SPCC 40 CFR 112

SPCC 40 CFR 112

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

The Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule prevents facilities from discharging oil into the nation's waters. Facilities must utilize secondary containment measures, proactively prevent oil spills and plan for rapid oil spill response.
Risk Management Plans

Risk Management Plans

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

Facilities with threshold quantities of hazardous chemicals must assess their processes and establish a program to safely manage those processes and chemicals. Plans must focus on proper operating procedures as well as emergency response procedures.

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