Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans can be complex and unclear at times, particularly around aboveground storage tank (AST) inspection requirements. The intent of AST inspection requirements is to detect oil leaks, spills, or other potential integrity or structural issues before resulting in a discharge of oil to navigable waters of the U.S. or
EHS Support is pleased to announce that we have been named to the list of 2023 Best Firms to Work For by the Zweig Group. The program honors outstanding workplaces in the AEC industry (i.e., architecture, engineering, environmental, planning, and construction). The honorees are chosen based on management and staff perspectives on the company’s culture,
Air pollution in your area may not always be caused by local sources – the transport of air pollution from upwind sources across state lines can also contribute to local air pollutant concentrations. Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), specifically, can undergo reactions in the atmosphere to create ground-level ozone downwind of where the emissions are
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is one of the first major regulatory changes to the cosmetics industry in over 80 years. This long-awaited move significantly changes the current regulatory framework for the cosmetics industry, bringing federal regulation into the 21st century. As one of the first major amendments to the FDA’s cosmetics authority
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By: Jessica Myer Congratulations! You are buying a beautiful winery and vineyard with a rich history in Napa, California. The wines are certified organic, and the business has been sustainably certified for years. Environmental due diligence for this transaction will be a breeze, right? Chances are that this transaction may not be as straightforward as
By: Justin Vanderpool When it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), there are many often overlooked health and safety (H&S) compliance factors to consider. Ensuring that a target company has strong H&S protocols in place can not only protect employees and visitors but also shield the buyer from potential legal and financial liabilities. In this
By: Bruce Martin In a highly competitive market, the success of your next deal hinges on speed, accuracy, and timing. It is also important to understand the evolving landscape of environmental matters and their potential to impact your transaction. As we enter into an era of increased awareness of environmental issues, the assessment of environmental
Catharine Parker is an ecologist with over a decade of environmental, technical, and research-based experience in the public and private sectors. What do you like best about the work you do? The diversity of our work intrigues me the most. It lends itself to different service lines working together towards the same goal in order
Environmental compliance is pivotal in nearly every industry. The cannabis industry is no exception. EHS Support’s Allen Mires had the opportunity to sit down with Dykema’s Cheyenne Benyi and discuss what small business owners need to know as relates to OSHA compliance for the cannabis industry. Hear more from them by listening to Dykema’s Podcast, episode 4 of #AHigherLaw now:
Jess Myer and James Dodd of EHS Support’s Business Services Group (BSG) attended and participated in the 2023 Clean Waterways Conference for Incident Prevention & Response for Inland Regions & Waterways. While attending the conference James and Jess had the opportunity to learn about the following topics: Strategies for making facilities more RESILIENT to natural
Damani Parran, Ph.D., DABT and Jalissa Nguyen, Ph.D., DABT, of EHS Support’s Sediment & Risk Assessment (SRA) team attended and participated in the 62nd Annual Meeting and ToxExpo held in Nashville. The event brought together more than 5,000 toxicologists and those working in areas related to toxicology to share the latest science and technology in