To improve regulatory compliance and environmental protection, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management held conferences this week on groundwater and underground storage tanks (USTs) for environmental consultants, contractors, and property…
Compliance & Enforcement
U.S. EPA Letter on Inspection Expectations for Partner Agencies During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
This U.S. EPA letter to partner agencies extends flexibility, in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, to count both off-site and onsite compliance assurance activities in meeting your compliance…
New Mexico Launches Compliance Initiative on Oil & Gas Management of NORM
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has launched a compliance initiative to ensure oil and natural gas companies are properly licensed and in compliance with rules governing the management of…
ECOS Letter to EPA on FY2021 State Review Framework Flexibility
This ECOS letter to U.S. EPA’s OECA outlines state feedback on a proposed approach to conduct State Review Framework (SRF) reviews in FY 2021.
Iowa to Consider Proposal to Update Underground Tank Rules
A proposal to update the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR’s) underground tank rules is up for approval at the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission’s November 17 business meeting. The proposed…
North Carolina Awarded for Environmental Mapping with Drones
Last month, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) won the 2020 National Association of State Chief Information Officers Award for Business Process Innovations for their work on environmental…
Ohio Presents Free Virtual Compliance Assistance Conference
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a conference this week to help businesses understand environmental regulations and navigate permitting and reporting processes. The conference demonstrated Ohio EPA’s commitment to…
ECOS Comments on EPA OECA’s FY2022-2023 National Program Guidance
ECOS members appreciate the opportunity to provide early input on the OECA FY 2022 – FY 2023 National Program Guidance (NPG). EPA’s efforts to engage with states in enhancing planning…
Texas Storyboard Illustrates Remediation Success at Tire Dumping Ground
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has developed a feature article and storyboard to vividly portray the success of its recent partnership to clean up the site of a…
