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UST Regulations Update: It’s been 25 years —are new regulations really coming?
In December 1988, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued regulations to protect public health and the environment from the effects of leaking underground storage
TAIT Continues Partnership with TFFA – Texas Food and Fuel Association
TAIT Continues Partnership with TFFA – Texas Food and Fuel Association TAIT continues their partnership with TFFA, the Texas Food and Fuel Association. After working
EPA Will Propose Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard
Want to go directly to the source? Tier 3 Vehicle Emissions and Standards Program . For more information, you may also read these previous blogs: Renewable
Following the Renewable Fuels Standard? House Committee Seeks ‘Blend Wall’ Responses by April 5th
House Committee Examines ‘Blend Wall’ Challenges The House Energy and Commerce Committee released its first in a series of white papers that examines a number
Improving Sewer and Stormwater Systems in Kansas
It is so great when an announcement or article I come across while researching is a positive one about moving forward with improving our environment.
Michigan UST Inspections and Line Leak Detectors
Michigan UST Inspections and Line Leak Detectors Brian Harmon, our Regulatory Affairs Manager, confirmed the following Michigan Regulatory Requirements. Here are some notes regarding Monthly Inspections
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week this March 3-9, 2013
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is this March 3-9, 2013 As received from FEMA and NOAA: FEMA and NOAA Invite You to Be a Force
How The Visa/Mastercard Class Action Antitrust Litigation Affects Petroleum Marketers
How The Visa/Mastercard Class Action Antitrust Litigation Affects Petroleum Marketers Many petroleum marketers are now receiving settlement information concerning the Visa/Mastercard class action antitrust litigation. Marketers have
Check out EPA’s New State Enforcement Performance Information and Comparative Maps
Very cool news from the EPA today. There is a dashboard that has interactive maps at the state level where users can view compliance information.
EPA Updates Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data from Large Facilities
From the EPA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2013 EPA Updates Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data from Large Facilities WASHINGTON – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency
Minnesota’s Draft General Permit for Construction Stormwater Discharges
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is inviting stakeholders to comment on the draft Construction Stormwater General NPDES/SDS Permit up until March 20. Comments, which
EPA Proposes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards
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
Revisions to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in 2013
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
Encouraging North Dakota Business Climate
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
Ohio UST Operator Training Questions and Answers
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
CUPA Conference 2013 Presentations offered by TAIT
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,
TAIT’s Alaska A/B UST Operator Training
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,
Indiana Comment Period Open Re: Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery Equipment
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
Inventive TAIT Employee Creates own Tools
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
BECOME A COMMUNITY DAYS OF ACTION ORGANIZER!
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
UST Testing in Texas
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