EPA Proposes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards By the US EPA, Released January 31, 2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). The proposal announced today will be open for a 45-day public comment period and …
Update! On August 15, 2013, the USEPA published notice of its “direct final action” to amend its All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) regulation (40 CFR Part 312) to incorporate reference to ASTM E 1527-13, a forthcoming revision to ASTM International’s Standard Practice for Environmental Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. Specifically, this direct final rule …
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The business climate in North Dakota is gaining a reputation for supporting emerging businesses, entrepreneurs and expansions. The North Dakota Department of Commerce has established a detailed site and the Business Hotline 866-4DAKOTA to tell you all about the state’s growing manufacturing, technology-based businesses, agricultural and energy industries, and numerous incentives. We are particularly interested …
We often receive questions about the UST AB Operator Training regulations, while people are preparing to take our courses. Here are some questions that I recently answered regarding Ohio. Perhaps you are looking for this information also, and may find it helpful. The Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) created a great list of Operator …
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Are you going to the 15th Annual CUPA Conference? The California Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Forum Board in association with the California Environmental Protection Agency, it’s boards, offices and departments; the Office of the State Fire Marshal and CalEMA will hold its 15th Annual California Unified Program Conference on February 4 – 7, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency, …
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The State of Alaska’s Department of Environmental Conservation required all operators in Alaska receive training and become certified by 12/31/12. If operators are not certified by this date, the owner and/or operator may be subject to penalties. A record of each operator’s certificate must be kept onsite. Additionally, a copy of each Class A and/or B operator’s training …
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has published a First Notice of Comment Period concerning amendments to Indiana’s rules related to Stage II gasoline vapor-recovery system requirements. The amendments would remove Stage II requirements and references from the rules in a manner consistent with U.S. EPA guidance. U.S. EPA has determined that emission reductions …
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One inventive TAIT employee, Tim Norman, found that he needed something different to do his job, so he created it! Tim Norman is a Certified Tank Installer and Remover and acts as the B Operator for many of our UST clients in Texas. He joined TAIT in 2012, and boy are we glad to have …
Yesterday, the White House honored Champions of Change in Emergency Preparedness The stories and examples of these awardees may inspire you to take action within your own community. With the thought and statement that Everyone can contribute to safeguarding the Nation from harm, the President signed Presidential Policy Directive-8: National Preparedness (PPD-8) in March, 2011. This directive replaces Homeland …
TAIT is performing underground storage tank testing in Texas. With a long history of secondary containment testing and tank system installation/removal/repairs, we are ideally situated to assist in the transition to a more heavily regulated petroleum storage tank environment. Our technicians can operate as the B Operator, perform the 60-day sump inspections and look for …