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EPA to Cut Mercury, Other Toxic Emissions from Boilers, Solid Waste Incinerators

Cost-effective proposals would reduce harmful air pollution in communities across the United States WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing proposals that would cut U.S. mercury emissions by more than half and would significantly cut other pollutants from boilers, process heaters and solid waste incinerators. These pollutants include several air toxics which are known [...]
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EPA Requires Contractors to Become Lead-Safe Certified

Agency expects more than 125,000 contractors to be trained by April 22 deadline WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it expects more than 125,000 renovation and remodeling contractors to be trained in lead-safe work practices by April 22, the effective date for a rule requiring such training. The agency is on target to [...]
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Clean Water Continues to Be a Focus Point at EPA

The folks at the EPA are serious about enacting new legislation and enforcement relating to water pollution.  They are asking for input from water professionals around the country.  This is a chance for those who want things done right to have an impact on future regulation.  Clean water is an important issue, but it can [...]
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Proposed National Rulemaking to Strengthen the Stormwater Program

EPA is announcing plans to initiate national rulemaking to establish a program to reduce stormwater discharges from new development and redevelopment and make other regulatory improvements to strengthen its stormwater program.  This affects owners, operators, developers, and contractors of new development and redevelopment as well as the owners and operators of MS4s. EPA has issued a [...]
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DES Consultants Featured in The Citizen Newspaper Online. Check out the link

Fayette headquartered company offers required erosion control training and certification
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DES Consultants, Inc. Announces Upcoming Erosion Control and Training Certification Classes

DES Consultants, Inc. (DES, Inc.), a leading provider of environmental training and consulting services to builders, developers, and contractors throughout the United States, today announced their upcoming course schedule for Erosion Control Training & Certification in the Metro Atlanta area.
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