(Updated 9.14.23) Definition of Waters of the United States “WOTUS”
Is the pond on your property subject to Clean Water Act requirements? Only if it is a Water of the United States (WOTUS.)
Top 5 Industrial Stormwater Pollutants
The top five pollutants in our nation's waters are a lot more common than you might think. In fact, chances are good that you see a majority of them every day.
Five Construction General Permit (CGP) SWPPP Solutions
Need to update your construction SWPPP to meet the new 2022 CGP? Focus on these five key areas.
2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) Checklist
Is your construction SWPPP up-to-date with the new 2022 CGP changes? Our checklist helps you navigate EPA's clarifications and updates.
LEPCs and SERCs
To help mitigate the effects of large-scale disasters and emergencies, SERCs and LEPCs work together to ensure that response plans are in place and first responders have access to the resources they need.
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies.
Oil Spill Reporting Requirements
Do you need to report every oil spill? Who should you call? Find out when, how and to whom here.
Clean Water Act Overview
The EPA's authority to regulate water pollutants comes from the Clean Water Act. Learn how it got started more than 20 years before the EPA was even created.
Sheen Rule 40 CFR 110.3
Under the Clean Water Act, the Sheen Rule provides the framework for determining whether an oil spill should be reported to the federal government.
General Duty Clause Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)
The General Duty Clause under the Clean Air Act requires any facility with extremely hazardous substances to create and implement a plan.
