A much-needed update, the RCRA Generator Improvements Rule clarifies current regulations, facilitates improved compliance, offers hazardous waste management flexibility, and enhances the safety of employees and the general public. Published in November 2016 and effective May 30, 2017, this rule should improve your understanding of the RCRA’s regulations. In addition, it directly addresses many issues …
Jason Smith, President of EWI, Featured in Biz 417
Jason Smith in Biz 417 In a recent article about real estate, due diligence, and environmental contamination, Biz 417 talked with the president of Environmental Works, Inc., Jason Smith, for some expert advice. The article, entitled Checking for Environmental Contamination, discusses how you can protect yourself when purchasing new real estate and what you should do if you …
Stormwater Sampling Requirements: How to Address the Change at Your Facility
On April 19th the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) sent a letter to a specific set of stormwater permitted facilities (MOR and MOG) informing them that they are no longer required to sample and monitor stormwater discharges at the frequency established in their National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit. If your facility …
Are You Required to Submit TRI Reports?
Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means: It’s time to prepare your Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report. The EPA requires industrial facilities in certain sectors to submit an annual report to TRI, a public database that tracks the management of certain toxic chemicals. They must detail the amount of TRI-covered chemicals they …
Jason Smith, President of EWI, Featured in Springfield Business Journal
Jason Smith in Springfield Business Journal This summer, the Springfield Business Journal gathered three local business leaders to discuss environmental services in the region in an article entitled CEO Roundtable: Environmental Services. Jason Smith, the president of Environmental Works Inc., joined Chris Jungbluth (owner of Professional Services Co.) and Lee Schaefer (CEO of Sunbelt Environmental Services Inc.) in …
Public Notice of Missouri’s Construction and Land Disturbance Stormwater General Permit – MO-RA0000
Amanda Sappington asappington@environmentalworks.com (573) 619-5757 Missouri’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for stormwater discharges from construction and land disturbance activities will expire on February 7, 2017. In accordance with Missouri Clean Water Law and the Federal Clean Water Act draft permits must be made available for a thirty-day public comment period. Throughout …
Why Test for Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas, occupying number 86 on the Periodic Table of Elements. Although you can’t see, smell, or taste it, radon may already present a problem in your home. According to the Surgeon General, radon ranks as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Though not always required, …
Contaminated Property Redevelopment Act
In May 2016, the State of Kansas passed the Contaminated Property Redevelopment Act, which allows an environmentally contaminated property to be purchased without making the purchaser liable for the contamination and cleanup costs. This is the first law of its kind in the country, and it could increase economic development and open new avenues in …
Why Perform an Asbestos Inspection?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used since the early 1900s for its heat, chemical resistance, and insulating properties. In years past, manufacturers wove asbestos into fabric; used it in attic insulation, floor tile, surface coatings, and pipe wrapping; and mixed it with cement. Unfortunately, exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health problems, including …
Jason Smith, President of EWI, Featured in Biz417 Magazine
Jason Smith in Biz417 Magazine Biz417 Magazine featured Jason Smith, the President of Environmental Works, in its recent article Like a Thief in the Night. The piece tackles how companies can navigate the difficult process of continuing work when an employee passes away. It incorporates advice for business owners who are managing this heartbreaking situation with tips that focus on communication, grief counseling, sensitivity, …
