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Power Plant Generation Facilities: Navigating Environmental Challenges
Fossil fuel-based power generation remains a cornerstone of energy production in the United States, but it comes with a complex web of environmental challenges. From fuel storage to coal combustion residuals (CCR) management, utilities face increasing regulatory scrutiny and operational risks that demand proactive strategies. Fuel Oil Storage and Spill Response Fuel oil storage tanks [...]
RCRA FIRST: An Underutilized Approach to Hazardous Waste Cleanup
It has been almost 10-years since U.S. EPA developed an expedited approach for cleanup under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action Program. In 2016, the U.S. EPA issued the RCRA Facilities Investigation Remedy Selection Track: A Toolbox for Corrective Action, which is referred to as RCRA FIRST. This approach was developed to [...]
Understanding Hazardous Waste Regulations and Biennial Reporting
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in 1976, established the framework for the proper management of hazardous solid waste in the United States. Administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), RCRA’s primary goals are to protect human health and the environment, reduce waste, and encourage resource conservation and recovery. Under RCRA Subtitle [...]
Upcoming Events
As IDEM continues to roll out its new Long-Term Stewardship Program (LTS) it is time to get up to speed on how ongoing monitoring, institutional controls, and financial assurance help ensure long term protection at conditionally closed sites. This session will highlight key LTS components and what environmental professionals need to know to stay compliant [...]







