Tag: Regs In a Nutshell

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

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.

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies.

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

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.

Under the Clean Water Act, the Sheen Rule provides the framework for determining whether an oil spill should be reported to the federal government.

The General Duty Clause under the Clean Air Act requires any facility with extremely hazardous substances to create and implement a plan.

Facilities that store or handle above threshold quantities of listed hazardous chemicals must assess process hazards, create comprehensive plans, train employees, and utilize safe work procedures.

Employers must create plans that outline safe work procedures and conduct training for anyone involved in hazardous waste cleanup.

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.