In our environmental reporting blog series, we have already discussed how to leverage reporting requirements into better business outcomes and how to prepare for Tier II, TRI, and hazardous waste reports. In this third installment, we will discuss reporting under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) with a focus on air emissions inventory reports and stormwater permit annual reports, and steps to take to efficiently and successfully complete these reports. Clean Air Act Air Emission Inventory Reporting Regulatory Background There are several types of reports that may be required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) or by your local air...
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Mark Your Calendars for Reporting Season Deadlines
Reporting season is here! Not only are we less than 30 days from the end of the year, but we know that during this unprecedented time, staying on top of environmental reporting is especially challenging. Braun Intertec subject matter experts are equipped to assist within a wide range of industries to accomplish their reporting needs. We are here to assist with further explanation of your specific reporting requirements and review your current practices to help set yourself up for success! We put together some of the environmental reporting due dates, with emphasis on our client states. Braun Intertec compliance experts...
Read MoreEnvironmental Reporting – Preparing for Tier II, TRI, and Hazardous Waste
In our previous blog in this series, we discussed how to leverage the requirements of environmental reporting into better outcomes for your business. In this post, we will discuss in three sections how to prepare for environmental reporting for Tier II (SARA Section 311/312), TRI (SARA Section 313), and hazardous waste. We will be talking in general terms – as each state or local government may have specific reporting requirements – and will briefly cover the regulatory background, reporting applicability, steps for determining what to report, reporting tips, and content of these three reports. Tier II Reporting (SARA Section 311/312) Regulatory...
Read MoreEnvironmental Reporting – Leveraging a Requirement into Better Results
Timely and accurate environmental reporting is an important piece of maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. Not only is it required by law, but it also helps assure the regulatory agencies, your community, local units of government, and other interested parties that you’re committed to being a good “neighbor” and making a conscientious effort to protect the environment and public health. Environmental regulations require facilities to submit reports to local or state environmental agencies or the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The information you are required to submit and the associated reporting deadlines vary by regulation and jurisdiction. For example, listed below...
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