In October of 1972, the Clean Water Act (CWA) was passed to establish the basic structure for regulating the discharge of pollutants in the water. Through the CWA the EPA has been able to implement pollution control programs such as setting standards for wastewater. Prior to the CWA, a similar act named the Federal Water …
Two polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) –perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS)– are under proposal by the EPA to be listed as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Both chemicals are found or used in making a variety of products including carpets, clothing, furniture fabrics and packaging for cookware. In …
Proposal In an announcement made Thursday October 20, the EPA proposed to cut the emissions of widely used super pollutants -Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) from air conditioning and refrigeration. This is the most recent step in efforts to decline the use of greenhouse gases and combat the climate crisis. The new proposed rule would lower allowances for …
Compliance testing may be a requirement for facilities with state issued EPA Air Pollution Control Permits. Periodic Compliance Testing measures the various air pollutants that exit the stack. Standardized testing requirements can vary depending on a facility’s category of work. Standardized testing requirements may include: Solvents and Organic Flavoring- Volatile Organic Materials (VOM) Natural gas …
