Environmental Compliance
EPA Releases Action Plan for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
In February of 2019, the EPA released an updated Action Plan addressing PFAS-related challenges. PFAS are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been in use since the 1940s. The challenge presented by the … Continue reading
Study of Oil and Gas Extraction
EPA recently published a draft report on the Study of Oil and Gas Extraction Wastewater Management Under the Clean Water Act. EPA states that they “conducted a study evaluating management of produced waters from onshore oil and gas extraction activities. … Continue reading
ILTA – Introduction to Terminals: Environmental Compliance Basics for Pipeline Terminals
The International Liquid Terminal Association is holding its Annual Convention at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas, June 3-5, offering educational opportunities for pipeline terminal industry professionals of all skill levels and types. PPM Consultants has been integral in the … Continue reading
35 Years of UST Compliance, How Far Have We Come
35 years ago in 1984, underground storage tanks (USTs) began their official regulated journey. However, the beginnings of the UST regulations began prior to that with concern of inventory loss due to corrosion of the UST system. In the mid-70s, … Continue reading
Will We See You at the Gulf Coast Food and Fuel Expo?
PPM is looking forward to the 2019 Gulf Coast Food and Fuel Expo in Biloxi, MS. In 2018 this expo hosted over 600 attendees from thirteen states, and it provided opportunities to meet top decision-makers and buyers in the petroleum … Continue reading
A Year-End Review of EPA’s Recent Air Permitting Guidance Changes
As we enter into 2019, it is important to reflect on the air permitting guidance changes we have seen in what has been a very active year in EPA air permitting guidance. These guidance changes, especially those under the complex … Continue reading
Deregulation Trends in the Wake of “In-One-Two-Out” Policy
On January 30, 2017, the day President Donald Trump took office, one of his first measures was to sign in Executive Order 13771.1 This executive order became known as the “In-One-Two-Out” policy whereby for every new regulation adopted, two regulations … Continue reading
Upcoming Compliance Dates for Refinery Sector Rule 40 CFR 63 CC
Compliance Date and Summary of Requirements January 30, 2019, is rapidly approaching, and for those facilities with flares subject to the requirements in Subpart CC, that’s your compliance deadline for completing a Flare Management Plan (FMP). Flares that are subject … Continue reading
2015 UST Rules to Begin Full Implementation
The 2015 Revised Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations will begin full implementation in some states and 16 non-program approved states on October 13, 2018. The revisions strengthen the 1988 federal UST regulations by increasing emphasis on properly operating and maintaining … Continue reading
RECENT STUDIES FIND DECLINES IN CONTAMINANTS FROM MANUFACTURING EMISSIONS
A recent study from two University of California Berkeley economists, Joseph Shapiro and Reed Walker, has found that pollution emissions from U.S. manufacturing fell by 60 percent between 1990 and 2008. While during the same period, manufacturing grew by 30%. … Continue reading
