Tag Archives: EPA

Proposed National Rulemaking to Strengthen the Stormwater Program

By desconsultants | Published: February 11, 2010
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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Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure

By desconsultants | Published: February 4, 2010
SPCC Plans questions? DES Consultants offers Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure consulting and plan development assistance. SPCC plans are required by federal regulation 40 CFR 112 which is implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA periodically performs on-site inspections to assure compliance with the SPCC Plan regulations. The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule includes [...]
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DEF is for real folks….. Kudos to Pilot for announcing their plan. Check out this article from the Knoxville News Sentinel

By desconsultants | Published: July 23, 2009
A new generation of cleaner diesel engines is creating the market for a new product that truck stop giant Pilot Travel Centers will begin offering in the coming months.
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DEF- What the New Regulation Means for YOUR Business.

By desconsultants | Published: June 29, 2009
Does your business use diesel powered vehicles? If so, pay attention. An upcoming 2010 (that’s in six months folks) Federal Regulation affects YOU. As you may or may not know, ALL 2010 model year vehicles with a diesel fuel powered engine will have some new requirements. The EPA’s “Clean Diesel Rule” mandates diesel engines eliminate 90% [...]
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IS YOUR AVIATION FACILITY ON EPA’S RADAR?

By Courtney Cuddy | Published: February 19, 2009
New Painting Regulation Impacts Small and Mid-Scale Aviation Facilities—Fines & Penalties Could Be Severe Which Facilities Does the Rule Affect? Any aviation facility that engages in painting of aircraft, aircraft parts, or ground support equipment or that uses paint strippers containing methylene chloride is affected. What is Methylene Chloride and how do you know if you facility [...]
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