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MIOSHA’s MCP, MSHARP and MVPP Programs: Definitely Worth a Look

In Michigan, the federal OSHA’s safety and health rules are delegated to MIOSHA. Many would be surprised to learn of the three different...

Storage Tank Floating Roof Landing Emissions: Managing and Reducing VOC and HAP Emissions

Today everyone should have an inventory to track emissions such as criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and greenhouse...

Fix the Damn Dams: The Effect of Dam Removals on Local Waterways

In the past few years, you may have heard that many old dams are being removed from rivers throughout the country, including Michigan....

Hazardous Waste Containers… How Closed is Closed?

A generator accumulating hazardous waste in containers must do so in compliance with state and federal regulations. Specifically, the...

Air Toxics Screening Levels and How They Affect the Air Permit Application Process

Did you ever wonder why it seems like it takes so much time getting your air permit back from the state? Cheer up as it’s become much...

Michigan DEQ to EGLE – What Does It Mean?

Recently, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) changed its name to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, a

Mentoring the Next Generation of Environmental Professionals

Earlier this year we shared our community involvement volunteer experience with DeGage Ministries in Grand Rapids. More recently, we had...

Storage Tank Emissions: Small Equipment Upgrades, Huge Emissions Reductions

For decades, well before the promulgation of NSPSs for storage tanks, internal floating roofs (IFR) have been used to reduce the...

MIOSHA Makes Significant Changes to Blood Lead Level Standards

The Michigan Occupation Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) recently made a significant revision to the state lead standard. The...

Storage Tank Cleaning Emissions – The Next Big Thing

Chemical or petroleum storage in a floating roof tank is the standard way to reduce air emissions. When floating roof tanks are taken out...