April 16, 2020

SCS’s Arsenal of Biogas Technologies and Services

Environmental Business Journal had this to say in their recently published Emerging Technology & the Environmental Industry issue: SCS Engineers has built an impressive history, set of accomplishments and qualifications … Continue reading SCS’s Arsenal of Biogas Technologies and Services

April 15, 2020

SCS Technical Bulletin Posted: 2020 NESHAP – Solid Waste Landfills

This would allow landfills to "opt-in" to the NESHAP rule, which also includes all of the same criteria as the NSPS/EG rules, to avoid any confusion regarding which rules to follow. According to EPA, these final amendments will result in improved compliance and implementation of the rule and eliminate ...

April 14, 2020

Online Ammonia Refrigeration Operator and PSM/RMP Training Courses

SCS Engineers is offering Ammonia Refrigeration Operator classes, including RETA Operator I and RETA Operator II using our online delivery system. Ensure your operators continue to receive training for compliance … Continue reading Online Ammonia Refrigeration Operator and PSM/RMP Training Courses

April 13, 2020

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure – SPCC – Compliance at Electric Utility Facilities

Do you know how much oil you store in aboveground containers at your facilities? If you have more than 1,320 gallons at a facility, you may need an SPCC Plan. … Continue reading Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure – SPCC – Compliance at Electric Utility Facilities ...

April 9, 2020

New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Regulations

EPA’s Interpretation of “Begin Actual Construction” Under the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Regulations This EPA guidance addresses EPA’s interpretation of when an owner or operator must obtain an NSR … Continue reading New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Regulations

April 7, 2020

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Residual Risk and Technology Review – Final NESHAP Rule

EPA has issued a revised NESHAP standard for municipal solid waste landfills.  The new rule reflects EPA’s conclusions regarding the residual risk and technology rule, resolves confusion created when the … Continue reading National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Residual Risk ...

April 6, 2020

Solid Waste Associations Ask FEMA to Reimburse Providers for Unpaid Services Due to COVID-19

Municipalities and their private sector partners will experience high costs, especially in residential collections to cover all of the costs incurred as workers transition to working from home. FEMA can … Continue reading Solid Waste Associations Ask FEMA to Reimburse Providers for Unpaid Services Due to ...

April 2, 2020

Thank you!

Despite the many impacts on our lives right now, our thanks go to the many public and private solid waste management employees, and organizations such as SWANA and the NWRA, … Continue reading Thank you!

March 30, 2020

EPA Issues Temporary Enforcement Discretion Policy During COVID-19 Health Crisis

EPA issued a temporary enforcement policy related to civil non-compliance events attributable to COVID-19. EPA recognizes that responses to the pandemic: …may affect facility operations, and the availability of key staff … Continue reading EPA Issues Temporary Enforcement Discretion Policy During COVID-19 Health Crisis

March 30, 2020

Coronavirus, COVID-19 Post-Cleaning Microbiological Evaluation

While specific testing for viruses, including the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), is not generally available, it is possible to test environments and surfaces for the presence of surrogate clinical pathogens and bacteria—these should be absent if cleaning and disinfection are effective. Every building, tenant space, and office work environment is unique, ...