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Hail global warming!
Without the global warming that takes place each spring, Ohio would be a very bleak place! Of course in a few months I'll be crying for global cooling but that's a future newsletter!
While I typically enjoy thumbing my nose at all new environmental regulations, the ban on mountaintop coal mining has me confused. There must be just enough granola in my blood (remnants of college) to think this might be a good thing but since the practice fuels Appalachia's economy, my practical side might keep me balanced.
Of course the current administration in both the Whitehouse and U.S. EPA keeps my confusion meter on overload. What are they doing to our automotive industry? I'll let you know as new laws and regulations take effect.
Think Spring! Think economic turnaround! Think retirement (LOL)!
~Tammy |
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Reminders Ohio EPA Reports
New News...
4/15/2010: DAPC fee emission reports for nonTitle V, Synthetic Minor, and Title V facilities are due.
4/20/2010: Monthly (March) DSW discharge monitoring reports are due.
4/30/2010: Title V annual compliance certifications are due.
Check upcoming newsletters for updates!
Old News...
12/29/2009: In response to the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; Public Law 110-161), EPA has issued the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule. The rule requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from large sources and suppliers in the United States, and is intended to collect accurate and timely emissions data to inform future policy decisions.
Under the rule, suppliers of fossil fuels or industrial greenhouse gases, manufacturers of vehicles and engines, and facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more per year of GHG emissions are required to submit annual reports to EPA. The gases covered by the proposed rule are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), perfluorocarbons (PFC), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and other fluorinated gases including nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) and hydrofluorinated ethers (HFE).
The rule became effective December 29, 2009. This action includes final reporting requirements for 31 of the 42 emission sources listed in the proposal. EPA plans to finalize additional source categories listed in the proposal in 2010.
[http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrulemaking.html]
1/14/2010: The SPCC rule revisions became effective. The deadline to update your facility's SPCC Plan in accordance with the revised rules was pushed back to November 2010. It's not too soon to start preparing your plans! We'll even have it reviewed and certified by a PE if you do not have one among your ranks!
2/15/2010: If you have a fairly new PTIO, are a non-Title V facility, and opted for the straight calendar year reporting period, you had a PER due. These reports are automatically created in eBusiness Center or should be mailed to you.
3/1/2010: Annual SERC (Tier 2) report was due.
3/1/2010: The Hazardous Waste Annual Report was due.
4/1/2010: The Annual Operational Report for the Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management was due. |
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Environmental Compliance Assessment (ECA)
The purpose of the ECA is to ascertain the Air, Water, Hazardous Waste, and Solid Waste permitting and operating requirements for the client, to evaluate the client's current compliance status, and to provide (and help implement) recommendations to achieve and maximize compliance. The annual follow-up ECA provides an opportunity to assess the environmental compliance program and to update the primary ECA report, as needed.
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Energy Audit
Let's get "squiggy" with it!
Whether you are a homeowner or business owner, I can help you find ways to improve energy efficiency and save money!
This is not geared toward my industrial clients as most can get a free assessment from the utility company.
If you are interested in a quote, please contact us. |
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Safety Audit
OSHA or MSHA
Some companies have expressed interest in having a third party conduct a periodic evaluation of the facility for the basic OSHA and MSHA hit list. Those who work there every day sometimes cannot see the trees for the forest (sorry, I had to) but sometimes a fresh set of eyes can spot problems potentially saving your company from some fines. Because of the diversity of facilities and the fact that I would have no control over actually resolving the problems identified, this cannot be a "guaranteed no fines" service but is rather intended to provide another level of review. If you are interested in a quote, please contact us. |
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Retainers Available
Small companies often do not have the luxury of having a full-time environmental professional. Environmental professionals at large companies are often spread too thin. Endlish Environmental & Energy LLC can fit into your company's organization (and budget) with ease!
My retainer clients and I maintain a regular and consistent relationship ensuring the best possible service!
If your company would like to retain the services of Endlish Environmental & Energy LLC, please contact us for a quote!
Companies may instead continue to contract Endlish on a project-by-project basis at the regular rates. | |
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Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your company!
Sincerely, |
| Tammy Endlish, Owner/Consultant Endlish Environmental & Energy LLC Certified Energy Consultant
In support of our paper industry, please print out this newsletter a whole bunch of times... remember, kill a tree = save a job! |
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