December 18, 2024

How do communities benefit from EJTCGM grants?

The Environmental Justice Thriving Community Grantmakers has begun accepting applications. The US EPA selected 11 Environmental Justice Thriving Community Grantmakers to oversee the distribution of $600M in grants.  Three national … Continue reading How do communities benefit from EJTCGM grants?

December 16, 2024

’Tis the Season at SCS

The employee-owners at SCS give to their communities, provide scholarships, and support the Red Cross when devastation strikes, but we want to do even more during the holidays. Last year, … Continue reading ’Tis the Season at SCS

December 16, 2024

US Commerce Appoints Dana Blumberg of SCS to ETTAC

  On December 11, 2024, the US Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, appointed Dana Blumberg of SCS Engineers to the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC). Blumberg is the Vice … Continue reading US Commerce Appoints Dana Blumberg of SCS to ETTAC

December 12, 2024

Alert: OSHA Sparks Hot Work and Ammonia Refrigeration

  With the recent changes to 40 CFR Part 68, EPA’s Chemical Accident Prevention provisions, facilities that are subject to these regulations, including facilities with more than 10,000 pounds of … Continue reading Alert: OSHA Sparks Hot Work and Ammonia Refrigeration

December 9, 2024

EPA Bans TCE, Impacts Workplace Chemical Protection Programs

  Under the Chemical Safety Law, EPA Bans the Use of the Chemicals Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE). Final EPA rules ban all consumer uses and many commercial uses of … Continue reading EPA Bans TCE, Impacts Workplace Chemical Protection Programs

December 5, 2024

EPA Reforms Toxic Substances Control Act

On December 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the regulations that govern the Agency’s review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The … Continue reading EPA Reforms Toxic Substances Control Act

December 3, 2024

Congratulations to SCS’s New Senior Vice Presidents

SCS Engineers is excited to announce our new Senior Vice Presidents: Stacey Dolden, Steve Liggins, Monte Markley, and Srividhya (Vidhya) Viswanathan. These individuals were recently promoted for their proven leadership. … Continue reading Congratulations to SCS’s New Senior Vice Presidents

November 12, 2024

How Everyone Benefits from Land Recycling

  Recycling land and properties helps build opportunities for creating and transitioning commercial and mixed-use space. It is often a sensible and sustainable option with rising real estate costs, increased … Continue reading How Everyone Benefits from Land Recycling

November 6, 2024

Rare Earth Elements – REE from Unconventional Feedstocks

  In the United States, increased production of renewable energy products, computer components, catalysts, and superconductors drives an increased need for Rare Earth Elements (REEs). In 2021, the United States … Continue reading Rare Earth Elements – REE from Unconventional Feedstocks

November 4, 2024

Will the SAFE CCS Act Impact Manufacturers?

  SCS Engineers’ authors Kacey Garber, PG, and Charles Hostetler, PhD, conclude that the Illinois Safety and Aid for the Environment in Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act (SAFE CCS Act) … Continue reading Will the SAFE CCS Act Impact Manufacturers?