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Obama Releases the Final Clean Power Plan
A rate-based state goal measured in pounds per megawatt hour (lb/MWh); A mass-based state goal measured in total short tons of CO2; A...
Allison Stalker
Aug 5, 20151 min read
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EPA Finalizes the Clean Water Rule to Protect Streams and Wetlands
Clearly defines and protects tributaries that impact the health of downstream waters. The Clean Water Act protects navigable waterways...
Allison Stalker
Jun 3, 20152 min read
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Obama Proposes New Regulations on Offshore Drilling
Incorporate the latest industry standards that establish minimum baseline requirements for the design, manufacture, repair, and...
Allison Stalker
Apr 15, 20151 min read
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EPA Proposes Updates to Ozone Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to strengthen ground-level ozone, or smog, standards. The EPA proposed a range of...
Allison Stalker
Feb 11, 20152 min read
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Mark Your Calendar: Tier II and Air Emissions Inventories Due
For Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) designated pursuant to section 302 of Title III, the reporting threshold is 500 pounds (or 227...
Tom Petersen
Jan 2, 20152 min read
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House Passes Bill Limiting the Scientific Research Available to the EPA
Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would limit the type of scientific research available to the Environmental...
Allison Stalker
Nov 25, 20142 min read
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New PA Flexible Packaging Requirements
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has adopted new requirements for owners and operators of affected printing...
Allison Stalker
Aug 19, 20143 min read
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Update on RCRA Exclusion for Solvent Contaminated Wipes
This post updates the earlier EES blog post on this topic. As of today, the EPA Solvent Wipe rule is in effect in the following states,...
Tom Petersen
Aug 12, 20141 min read
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EPA Proposes Updates to Methane Standards at New Landfills
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal earlier this month to update toxic air pollution standards for petroleum...
Allison Stalker
Jul 9, 20142 min read
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Clean Power Plan a Big Step in the Right Direction
President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Clean Power Plan this week, a proposal that would cut carbon...
Allison Stalker
Jun 4, 20142 min read
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EPA Proposes to Update Emissions Standards for Refineries
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal earlier this month to update toxic air pollution standards for petroleum...
Allison Stalker
May 20, 20142 min read
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2013 Energy Benchmarking Reporting Deadline
The Philadelphia City Council passed legislation in mid 2012 regarding energy benchmarking for non-residential buildings in Philadelphia....
Allison Stalker
Mar 18, 20141 min read
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EPA to Review Emission Factors at Refineries and Chemical Plants
A lawsuit was brought against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by Air Alliance Houston, Community In-Power and Development...
Allison Stalker
Mar 12, 20141 min read
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EPA Sets Updated Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized new emission and fuel standards for cars on Monday, March 3rd. The program, Tier 3...
Allison Stalker
Mar 4, 20142 min read
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One Step Closer to Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifesting
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final rule on January 15, 2014 on the development of the national electronic...
Allison Stalker
Jan 21, 20141 min read
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EPA Proposes New Air Standards for Woodstoves and Heaters
In early January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed updates to air standards for woodstoves and heaters. The...
Allison Stalker
Jan 14, 20142 min read
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EPA Regulations on Generators at Health Care Facilities
Hospitals are no stranger to regulations, especially ones from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In particular, the diesel...
Allison Stalker
Jan 7, 20142 min read
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RCRA Exclusion for Solvent Contaminated Wipes
In July of 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) passed a rule lessening the hazardous waste requirements for solvent...
Allison Stalker
Dec 3, 20132 min read
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2014 Renewable Fuel Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new 2014 renewable fuel standards earlier this month. The EPA is looking for public...
Allison Stalker
Nov 26, 20132 min read
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EPA Proposes Carbon Standards for New Power Plants
On September 20, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed standards on carbon pollution from new power plants. In...
Allison Stalker
Oct 1, 20132 min read
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EES has been providing environmental health & safety consulting and engineering services for more than 25 years, serving healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace and higher education organizations across the United States and Canada.
President and Engineer Tom Petersen, P.E. has more than 36 years of environmental engineering, health & safety and process safety experience.
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