The regulatory journey of underground storage tanks (USTs) officially began in 1984, but the concern for USTs started much earlier. In the mid-1970s, trade associations like the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI), Steel Tank Institute (STI), and the American Petroleum Institute (API) began addressing the growing issue of UST leaks. These leaks were primarily due to …
U.S. EPA Finalizes Landmark Asbestos Ban, Paving the Way for Historic Eradication
EPA’s ban is the first rule to be finalized under new Toxic Substance Control Act process, marking historic milestone for nation’s chemical safety efforts. In a significant stride toward eliminating asbestos from key industries, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March 2024, has reached a pivotal juncture. Recently, the United States made headlines by …
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EPA Designates two prevalent PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health. EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, improving transparency and accountability to clean up PFAS contamination in communities. Today, April 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing …
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Handling UST/AST #StorageTank Impacts around Major Weather Events
What to do if a Major Weather Event threatens or impacts your Underground or Aboveground Storage Tanks: When your underground storage tank (UST) or aboveground storage tank (AST) facility is affected by a major weather event like a hurricane, superstorm, straight winds or flood, it’s crucial to take specific steps to safeguard your site. These …
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Indoor Air Quality – Helping you take a Preventative Approach
Currently, indoor air pollution is ranked by the EPA as one of the top five environmental risks to public health. Healthy Indoor Air Quality is important in all buildings and can be handled proactively. #IAQ is implied in most building codes as design and operation criteria. When challenging issues arise, testing and surveys are helpful …
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