Tag: Regs In a Nutshell

Stay ahead of environmental regulations with our new “Regs in a Nutshell” blog series, written by our regulatory expert, Karen D. Hamel, CSP, CIT, WACH.

Facility Response Plans for CWA Hazardous Substances 40 CFR 118

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

Get a quick overview of Facility Response Plans (FRPs) for CWA Hazardous Substances under 40 CFR 118. Discover the key requirements and criteria to ensure compliance.

(Updated 9.14.23) Definition of Waters of the United States “WOTUS”

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

Is the pond on your property subject to Clean Water Act requirements? Only if it is a Water of the United States (WOTUS.)

LEPCs and SERCs

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

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)

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

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

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

Do you need to report every oil spill? Who should you call? Find out when, how and to whom here.

Clean Water Act Overview

Written by Karen Hamel. Posted in Regulations.

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.