For the first time since they were promulgated in 1988, EPA is proposing significant revisions to the federal underground storage tank (UST) regulations (40 CFR Part 280). The proposed revisions are meant to emphasize proper operation and maintenance of UST equipment, including the improvement...
Since the early 1980s, the agency also has had spill-prevention regulations for chemical storage tanks that are underground. According to environmental groups, the absence of an EPA spill-prevention requirement for chemical above-ground tanks puts people and the environment at unnecessary risk.Jeff ...
EPA discovered violations of the lead-based paint regulations during inspections conducted in Springfield last year and determined that most of the properties being renovated were in communities already affected by pollution exposure. EPA is strengthening enforcement in such communities to address dispropo...
Miller said "big agriculture" is constantly trying to be exempted from environmental regulations at the state and federal level. She was disappointed to learn the EPA told The Press it "expects shortly to issue a notice to extend the date for milk storage tanks to comply with SPCC (Spill Pre...
regulations. Similarly, EPA has conducted independent inspections on three separate occasions and taken samples from various buildings on the Site. Sampling results from the EPA and AMS inspections indicated the presence of asbestos containing material at or above regulated levels in debris that was ...
as long the identified approach is consistent with the RACT provisions in the Clean Air Act and with EPA's implementing regulations, policies, and guidance. Alternatively, some areas or states may satisfy their obligations by submitting a statement to EPA certifying that there are...
Small volume equipment model means, for nonhandheld equipment, any unique model of equipment whose production subject to regulations under this part or powered by engines regulated under this part, does not exceed 500 pieces for a given model year or annual production period excluding that equipment...
Non-transportation-related onshore or offshore facilities, like farms, gins, and cottonseed oil mills, that store oil (1320 gallons or greater) in above-ground storage vessels must have SPCC plans approved by a PE, add to oil tanks, add costly fencing, lighting, and other control ...
It covers non-transportation-related onshore or offshore facilities,like farms, gins, and cottonseed oil mills, that store oil (1320 gallons or greater) in above-ground storage vessels thatcould discharge oil into or upon navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines. A 55 gal...