EPA Extends Effective Date of SPCC Revisions.
On July 28, 2010 EPA proposed to extend the effective date of the 2002 SPCC revisions until November 10, 2011 for onshore facilities who are not required to maintain a Facility Response Plan (FRP). Click Here To See How We Can Help.

OSHA Publishes New Rule for Cranes, Derricks and Hoists.
On July 28, 2010 OSHA published a new rule for the use of cranes, derricks and hoists in the construction industry. Click Here For More Information.

DOT Relaxes Applicability of Security Plan Requirements.
Under a revised rule that was published by DOT on March 9, 2010, certain low risk facilities are no longer required to maintain a Security Plan. Click Here To Read the Revisions.

Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)

ISO 14001 is the world’s most recognized standard for the design of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and has a proven record of reducing environmental impacts and improving the economic and operational efficiency of businesses in a wide range of industries.

By the end of 2007 nearly 16,000 businesses in 148 countries had received ISO 14001 certificates. 5,462 of these businesses were located within the United States.

Implementation of an environmental management system may present many benefits including:

improved company image;
improved regulatory compliance;
reduced waste management costs; and
lower energy and materials costs.

Please click on the link below to see how Aquionix can help your company develop and implement an effective environmental management system.