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EPA Enforcement Alert: It’s Critical for Community Water Systems to Review Cybersecurity Protections

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The Environmental Protection Agency earlier this week issued an enforcement alert, explaining cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to community drinking water systems (CWSs) and actions needed by these systems in order...more

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EPA Adds Seven PFAS Chemical Compounds to the Toxic Release Inventory

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In a final rule published on May 17, 2024, and to become effective June 17, 2024, EPA has added seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of chemicals subject to toxic chemical release reporting under the...more

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Proposed Rule: Avoiding a Worst-Case Scenario for Worst-Case Discharges

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EPA is poised to issue a final rule (the Rule) requiring stringent planning requirements for facilities with the potential for a “worst-case discharge” that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the...more

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Washington State Wildfire Smoke Rules Impose New Employer Requirements

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As many Washington residents are aware, wildfires, and wildfire smoke, are becoming an increasingly regular occurrence. The increase in wildfires has often led to days—or even weeks—of smoky air throughout the state....more

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EPA Takes Steps To Address Site Cleanup And Enforcement Matters During COVID-19 Pandemic

On Friday, April 10, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on site cleanup efforts. (A copy of that guidance, titled Interim Guidance on Site Field...more

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EPA Issues COVID-19 Guidance For Field Work At Cleanup And Emergency Response Sites

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On April 10, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Land and Emergency Management released “Interim Guidance on Site Field Work Decisions Due to Impacts of COVID-19” (“Guidance”). This memorandum provides...more

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Ohio EPA guidance for navigating compliance-related issues during COVID-19

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Ohio EPA has acknowledged its awareness that regulated entities may be impacted by a reduced workforce necessary to maintain normal operations at some facilities and issued guidance in response....more

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Ohio EPA information on communicating with the agency and the submission of files

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Ohio EPA is currently operating during the COVID-19 crisis with many staff members working remotely. Ohio EPA’s district offices and Central Office are temporarily closed, with increasingly limited ability to receive...more

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Manufacturer Alert - The Environmental Impact of a Suspension or Shut Down in Operations

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If you are operating in a state where your governor has issued a stay at home order (NY, NJ, CT, CA, PA, IL, OH, MI, LA, DE, KY, WI) and you have been forced to suspend or shutdown some or all of your operations, it is...more

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EHS Management During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Proactive Measures

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The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has caused significant personal and business disruptions to virtually every aspect of life. Businesses are being challenged by the financial markets, supply chain threats,...more

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US Public Water Systems During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The virus that causes the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is highly susceptible to standard treatment and disinfectant processes practiced by the nation’s public water systems. All current evidence suggests that these standard...more

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COVID-19 Triggers EPA’s Emerging Viral Pathogen Guidance for Disinfectants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a new list of disinfectants that can be used against the virus that causes the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. All of these disinfectant products qualified for a...more

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Coronavirus Updates for the Water Sector

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As the situation concerning COVID-19 continues to evolve, we wanted to be sure you were aware of several recent developments related to the water sector in California....more

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EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against SARS-CoV-2, the Virus that Causes the COVID-19 Disease

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of disinfectants to use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19....more

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EPA Reacts to Coronavirus Concerns With Disinfectant Guidance

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As an early and aggressive response to potential threats related to the novel coronavirus disease, now identified as COVID-19, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) activated its Emerging...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Needs to Improve Emergency Planning Resources During Future Disasters: Office of Inspector...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a report on December 16th titled: EPA Needs to Improve Its Emergency Planning to Better Address Air Quality Concerns...more

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Baseline Information on Malevolent Acts for Community Water Systems: July 2019 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Guidance...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (Office of Water) (“EPA”) released a July 2019 guidance document titled: Baseline Information on Malevolent Acts for Community Water Systems (“Guidance”)...more

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Complying with America’s Water Infrastructure Act Requirements

New Risk, Resilience and Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Community Water Systems - In response to the America’s Water Infrastructure Act’s passage last year, community water systems serving more than 3,300 people...more

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EPA Updates Its Audit Policy with "eDisclosure"

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On June 10, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted a webinar describing a plan to modernize the implementation of its April 11, 2000 Audit Policy. The plan – called eDisclosure – attempts to provide a...more

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