Permitting under the Clean Air Act

Permitting under the Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act (CAA) is the law that defines EPA’s responsibilities for protecting and improving the nation’s air quality and the stratospheric ozone layer. The CAA establishes several permitting programs implemented by EPA, local agencies, and certain...
Is your SPCC Plan Current?

Is your SPCC Plan Current?

Prevention, preparation, and response to oil spills are some of the Environmental Protection Agency’s top priorities. EPA’s oil spill prevention program intends to prevent oil from reaching navigable waters and shorelines, and to contain the discharge of oil....
Stormwater Monitoring: Always Plan Ahead

Stormwater Monitoring: Always Plan Ahead

Many facilities covered under a stormwater permit must conduct stormwater monitoring. Obtaining a representative stormwater sample can be difficult without proper planning. The quality of results can be the difference between compliance or fines and violation. First,...