February 2014
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EPA Releases Revised UIC Permitting Guidance for Fracking Operations Using Diesel
By: Genevieve Essig U.S. EPA has released a new interpretive memorandum and technical guidance addressing implementation of the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program Class II requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) relating to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) activities using diesel fuels. As amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, these provisions exempt fracking operations from the requirement… Continue reading
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EPA Signs Final E-Manifest Rule
EPA signed a final rule authorizing the use of electronic manifests for hazardous waste transportation as an alternative to paper manifests traditionally relied upon. The Final Rule will authorize the use of electronic hazardous waste manifests that will become available when EPA establishes a new electronic hazardous waste manifest system (e-Manifest). The modification will provide… Continue reading
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Environmental & Energy Cert. Petition Watch (2/2/14)
By: Alexander J. Bandza As part of the “Environmental & Energy Cert. Petition Watch” project, in the past week, the following EHS-related petitions have been filed, denied, or granted. For a full list of EHS-related cert petitions submitted from August 2013 through the present (as of February 2, 2014), click here. I. FILED Los Angeles County… Continue reading