federal regulation Articles
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Nanotechnology Trend Draws Attention of Federal Regulators
Untitled Document Whether nanotechnology is the next big thing or merely the logical consequence of a natural trend to manage matter at smaller and smaller levels is unclear. What is clear is that nanotechnology has been greatly hyped of late, and there are no signs the hype will abate any time soon. This column outlines a few thoughts about nanotechnology’s role in ...
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EPA`s greenhouse gas proposal: a blueprint for federal regulation
On the whole, EPA's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act is providing an opportunity to see the future of an upcoming era of climate change concerns mandating the regulation of energy efficiency. It also, the authors predict, will play a key role in the formulation of an era that likely will last for decades to come. While some have ...
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Medical and Hazardous Waste Management - case study
Waste stream regulatory and policy analysis Nationwide The Summary Our years of environmental regulatory knowledge and solid waste management expertise provide an understanding of state vs. federal requirement in the handling and disposal of medical and other hazardous waste. The Client A leading hazardous waste collection and disposal company The Rundown Compared individual ...
By AlterEcho
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The use of information technology for oil spill planning
In the years since the Exxon Valdez ran aground, US laws and regulations at the state and federal levels have required the development, maintenance, and use of oil spill contingency plans by any facility that transports, handles, or stores oil. US National Park Service areas and facilities fall under the jurisdiction of the federal regulations as most parks store and handle oil or can suffer from ...
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Methane Reduction Requirements: What You Should Know
Federal Regulations On April 26th, 2018, the Government of Canada (GoC) released the final Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) (the Federal Regulations). These Regulations introduce operating and maintenance standards for the upstream oil and gas industry. They ensure that fugitive or venting emissions of ...
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Real Estate Development: Southern California Campus at Former Aerospace Manufacturing Facility - Case Study
In 2015, Intrinsyx was retained by a Fortune 100 client with a campus being developed (late 2018 opening) at a highly contaminated former aerospace manufacturing facility. We worked with the client’s Environmental Health & Safety team, their architectural firm, their landscaping firm, as well as state and federal regulators. We developed a tailored planting scheme for their campus using ...
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Oil Skimming in the Beverage and Canning Industry: Meeting Local and Federal Regulations for Wastewater Discharge
Today, beverage canning facilities can produce 2,500 cans or more per minute on one production line. In the United States there are more than 200 can manufacturing plants. The canning process produces waste oil when seamer machines lose oil that is used for lubrication. This oil becomes mixed with wash water or wastewater and must be removed prior to discharge. Removing the oil helps companies to ...
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Case Study - National Archives, Washington, USA
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the USA government which is charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records including presidential proclamations, executive orders, and federal regulations. This landmark building in Washington D.C. has been fully protected against the possibility of atomic attack but not against flood. ...
By Aggeres
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New Infographic Highlights the Top Reasons to Separate Oil from Water
Oil in wastewater can cause a multitude of problems for industry's manufacturing processes. Some companies need to comply with government standards while others need to find ways to lower their disposal costs. Removing oil from water is a crucial step many companies must take in order to keep production rolling. Abanaki's new 6 Reasons to Remove Oil from Water Infographic demonstrates how its ...
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Review of Recent Research on Vapor Intrusion
This paper reviews current and recent research in the area of vapor intrusion of organic compounds into residential buildings. We begin with a description of the challenges in evaluating the subsurface-to-indoor air pathway. A discussion of the fate and transport mechanisms affecting vapors along this pathway is then presented. Following this discussion is a brief overview of current Federal ...
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The Area Source Mact/Gact Challenge
Dozens of new federal rules, regulating over 180 Hazardous Air Pollutants for relatively small sources, present a new and unique challenge for the air pollution profession. Over the past two decades, a large number of federal regulations have been adopted to control Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) originating from a wide range of source categories from the corner dry cleaner to petroleum ...
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Christopher R. Bryant Quoted in Bloomberg Environment Article “Toxic Pollutants in California Mudslide Present Cleanup Challenges”
On January 18, 2018, Christopher R. Bryant, Senior Regulatory Consultant at Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), was quoted by Bloomberg Environment regarding the possible environmental ramifications of a recent California mudslide. “That mud could contain everything from sewage, to oil and gas from ruptured lines, as well as pesticides, ash, maybe chemicals from inside ...
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Greenhouse gas reporting in the ethylene manufacturing sector
Abstract The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mandatory Reporting Rule (MRR), codified in Part 98 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, requires numerous manufacturing sectors including ethylene manufacturing plants in the U.S. to report actual GHG emissions from applicable facilities starting with reporting year 2010. This paper describes the types of GHG emission sources at ethylene plants that ...
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Solar Installations on Closed Landfills: Using Geosynthetics to Overcome Redevelopment Challenges
Redevelopment of closed landfills and capped solid waste sites represent a unique opportunity for landfill owners, solar developers, and communities to work together to put underutilized properties back into productive use. Moreover, many such sites are conveniently located near existing transmission infrastructure and may be easier and more economical from an interconnection standpoint than ...
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Project - Denison, Iowa Plant - Chemical Processing
Capacity: 100 mmBTU An energy company owns and operates a combustion process at an ethanol processing facility in Denison, Iowa. The ethanol process combusts exclusively pipeline natural gas to drive a 100 mmBTU heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) for production of steam used in the distilling process. The exhaust gas stream is discharged to the atmosphere and emissions are monitored using a ...
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Why do you need a chemical scrubber?
The purpose of chemical scrubbers is to treat chemical waste gas. Regardless of the process these chemicals are used in, they emit fumes that can be a hazard to the continued health of anyone in the building. Tank integrity may also be compromised due to prolonged exposure to chemical fumes. The worst effects of chemical fumes may be related to the environment. The level of damage done to the ...
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Landfill Alternative Daily Cover 101
Traditional landfill management includes the application of a daily cover - typically and historically soil - to maintain as safe and hazard-free landfill site as possible. Alternative Daily Covers (ADCs) were introduced in 1993 when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlined federal regulations for using landfill covers other than soil. These ‘alternative’ daily covers are ...
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Optical Gas Imaging Vs. Method 21
Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) technology has proven to be a handy tool for detecting and visualizing small gas leaks and more substantial fugitive emissions in petroleum refineries and other Oil & Gas facilities. OGI technology is currently the preferred technology for detecting leaks and emissions of hydrocarbon compounds worldwide. US state and federal regulatory frameworks are transitioning ...
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Technologies for today's mine emergency responders
Historically, underground mine rescue teams have only received training in the course of actual emergencies, or in simulated mine environments, usually on the surface, with placards to identify objects and hazards. Also, while US Federal Regulations require all underground miners to walk escapeways and conduct fire drills every 90 days in a smoke-free environment, this does not fully prepare them ...
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N-nitrosamines, emerging disinfection by-products of health concern: an overview of occurrence, mechanisms of formation, control and analysis in water
The presence of N-nitrosamines in water bodies used for drinking water purposes may present a more serious risk for humans than regulated disinfection by-products (DBPs) species. Hence, understanding and controlling the incidence of N-nitrosamines represents a contemporary challenge to the water industry. Although many of these molecules potentially formed as DBPs are detected in chlorinated ...
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