In this episode, Colin chats with Lizzie Smith, ALL4’s Water Tech Team Leader, to explore the latest developments in federal water regulations. They cover hot topics like the anticipated Facility Response Plan (FRP) rulemaking, updates on lead and copper rule revisions, and the growing focus on PFAS in drinking water. From regulatory changes to industry impacts, this discussion is essential for anyone keeping up with the evolving water landscape. Listen in to stay informed on the water issues shaping the future!

In this podcast, I am joined by Amy Marshall, ALL4's Air Practice Director. We discuss updates on air regulations and policies, focusing on how the 2024 election might influence these regulatory areas. Key topics include environmental justice, Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR), Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM2.5), greenhouse gases (GHG), and more.

In this episode Colin talks with ALL4 colleagues Daryl Whitt, Technical Director of Climate and Sustainability and Connie Prostko-Bell, Director of ESG & Sustainability to understand the SEC Climate Disclosure rules which were approved by the Commission on March 6, 2024. We will talk about why it’s important, what’s in the rule, who will need to comply, the timeline, and how to get ready.

In this episode I am joined by Dan Dix to discuss U.S. EPA's announcement of a more stringent fine particulate NAAQS. We review the changes that have been finalized, the process that state agencies will now embark on to set new NAAQS designations, future permitting and compliance implications, and steps that companies can take right now to plan ahead for continued operations and their important capital projects.

In this episode I am joined by Karen Thompson to discuss PFAS. We review the current landscape of PFAS regulatory and policy developments and talk about the implications of proposed regulations for manufacturers, waste disposal, and public treatment plants among others. We also discuss regional waste capacity disposal considerations.

In this episode I am joined by Nick Evans of Precision Partners. Nick and I discuss how Precision Partners is offering environmental compliance as a service (ECAAS). We discuss broadly the concept of ECAAS and how it can be applied as a tool in the management of environmental programs and risk, specifically to air pollution control systems and outlet emissions rates. We also discuss the "as a service" model and where it has been applied to other areas within manufacturing (e.g., energy as a service). Finally, we discuss those situations where ECAAS is most appropriate and when it might not be a fit and finish up looking to the future of the service concept.

If you are involved in permitting associated with particulate matter to any extent, you won't want to miss this conversation. In this episode we discuss U.S. EPA's proposed tightened PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard. We discuss the standard, timing, monitoring data availability, upcoming state agency actions, the difference between the low and high end of the proposed range, and permitting implications and proactive steps that companies can take to plan ahead.

In this episode we provide an update on all things Environmental Justice regulatory and policy. We discuss U.S. EPA's anticipated cumulative risk rulemaking and its potential implications on permitting and capital projects. We then move to a discussion about EJ screening tools that have been released including EJScreen 2.1 and items therein to be aware of. We discuss the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council recommendations to U.S. EPA that include proposed implementation of an ambient monitoring network that would provide public access to ambient monitoring data in near real time. We also cover some local examples of Environmental Justice philosophy being applied by U.S. EPA and state agencies to specific projects. We wrap up with practical advice on what industrial facilities and companies can be doing to proactively plan for EJ policy and regulation.

In this episode we explore a variety of regulatory and policy activities that could impact your EHS budgets above and beyond the routine in 2023. We explore air topics such as the fine particulate ambient standard tightening, ozone redesignations and the proposed Good Neighbor Rule, and MACT activity. We also review the broad topic of Federal and State Environmental Justice policy and things to plan for in your EHS program. We continue the conversation with the proposed Facility Response Plan federal rule, local stormwater general permit expirations, and TRI reporting next year. Finally, we finish the conversation with a quick highlight of the SEC carbon rulemaking and digital solution considerations.

In this episode, Paul Hagerty joins us to discuss the issue of vapor intrusion. We start with what vapor intrusion is, when it occurs, and how common it has become. We discuss different vapor intrusion mitigation strategies including one of the most common approaches: vapor barriers. The criteria used to select vapor barrier designs are rooted in engineering and information from vapor barrier vendors. We discuss work that Paul has done to develop a model that evaluates the thickness of barrier that is required in a given situation. His work concludes that in many typical cases, selection of thicker and thicker barriers is not needed. We close out the conversation with some practical advice for things to consider if you are involved in vapor intrusion mitigation projects.