EPA Finalizes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards to Help Promote American Energy Independence, Reduce Carbon Pollution EPA also announces steps to address concerns about the E10 blend wall As part of an ongoing effort to enhance energy security and reduce carbon pollution, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized the 2013 percentage standards for four …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2013 EPA Reduces Regulatory Burden for Industrial Facilities Using Solvent Wipes Common-sense exclusion will save industry up to $27.8 million per year WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) modified the hazardous waste management regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to conditionally exclude solvent-contaminated wipes from …
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The TCEQ show was great again this year! We really enjoyed spending time with colleagues and clients. Paul McCarter from the Anaheim office joined Andy Tait and Melanie Nelson from the Dallas office in Austin this year and celebrated another year in Texas, not quite a decade, yet. TAIT’s roots are in California, and since 1964 …
House Energy and Commerce Committee Holds RFS Hearings A series of hearings on the Renewable Fuel Standard begins on Wednesday. Thank you, NACS, for the RFS News Update June 25, 2013 WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, the House Commerce and Energy Committee kicks off several hearings on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), eenews.net reports. The standard mandates that …
TFFA’s 2013 Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo TAIT enjoyed attending the second annual Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo last week at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Representatives from Tait Environmental Services and Tait & Associates were on hand to meet with attendees and exhibitors. There were ample opportunities to network, discuss upcoming trends and catch …
Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2013 EPA Announces More Than $3 Million in Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants to Help Facilitate Environmental Stewardship and Cleanup Across the Country WASHINGTON –Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of 16 grantees for a total …
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REGULATORY ALERT NO. 537 – TCEQ LAUNCHES NEW PST REGISTRATON WEBSITE As reported in Regulatory Alert No. 533, the TCEQ is launching a new website for PST Registrations. The website is now operational and can be found by clicking here. As reported in Regulatory Alert No. 537, there are instructions available for searching for Delivery …
Connecticut to Remove Vapor Recovery Stage II Systems Pending the governor’s signature, retailers in the state will be able to remove Stage II vapor recovery systems from their fuel pumps. As anticipated, we continue to see movement in state legislatures to remove Stage II Vapor Recovery Requirements. Newer vehicles being developed have eliminated this environmental requirement …
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TAIT eagerly anticipates attending this year’s PEI / NACS Show, which takes place from October 12 to 15, 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. We will have a booth and will be meeting with current and prospective clients both from the environmental side of the house, Tait Environmental Services and from the architectural …
TCEQ have filed revisions to Chapter 115 with the Chief Clerk that will eliminate stage II Vapor Recovery systems on new UST installations and allow existing locations to remove the Stage II Vapor Recovery systems. These revisions have to be approved by the commission before being submitted to the Texas Register for public comment. Typically they will …
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