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May 2022

G5 MACT white (hot) paper

Hot off the press, McCoy has a new white paper. Site remediation not only poses RCRA challenges but also has CAA implications. Facilities conducting “site remediation activities,” including spill cleanups, may be subject to the Part 63, Subpart GGGGG site remediation MACT standard under the CAA. If your facility is already a major source of hazardous air pollutants—or would be due to site remediation activities—the G5 MACT probably applies. Our G5 MACT white paper will help you understand whether this standard applies to your situation, provides tips on the CAA/RCRA interface, applicability, compliance dates, exemptions, and reviews the compliance requirements. If conducting site remediation cleanup activities is in your future, you won’t want to miss this.

Refresh and relax this summer

Don’t spend the best months of the year caught up worrying about RCRA. Knock out your training early and then relax this summer! Find out the details for our June 21-22, 2022 .VIRTUAL Refresher seminar. McCoy Refreshers are two full days (well spent) in a fast-paced class that clarifies the essential RCRA regulations. So come ready and bring questions!

e-Manifest destiny

EPA published a proposal on April 1, 2022 to amend several provisions in the hazardous waste manifest regulations. The amendments would change how generators receive signed copies of manifests from receiving facilities. They would also alter procedures for exception, discrepancy, and unmanifested waste reports. Other proposed amendments include integrating export manifests into the e-manifest system, revising the movement document requirements, and improving compliance with import and export consents. Integration of e-manifests and biennial reports was also discussed. Find more information and how to comment in our article. READ MORE

Sustainability and cocktails?

From purifying Houston’s humid air into drinking water—to covering the walls with a paint that filters the air—this sustainable gathering place doesn’t just make a good cocktail. The tavern’s mission is to donate to organizations that protect white rhinos from poachers. Check out the White Rhino next time you’re in the Houston area or plan a visit while you’re in town for McCoy’s “in-person” Houston RCRA Refresher, November 15-16, 2022.

Visit the White Rhino
Watch the White Rhino: at “18:40 minute” on Samantha Brown’s Places to Love

RCRA in-person!

Need RCRA training, but can’t attend virtually? Our 5-Day in-person RCRA seminar hosted at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Nevada, August 22-26, 2022, is our last 5-Day “in-person” seminar of 2022. Reserve a seat while you still can! Follow the links below for the agenda and to make hotel accommodations. For more information, call us at 303-526-2674.

Class agenda
Book a hotel room with Harveys Lake Tahoe

OBSM reclamation residues regulated?

Recycling processes involve many considerations, not only regarding the materials being recycled, but also for any reclamation residues. New EPA guidance delves into these issues for oil-bearing secondary materials (OBSM) reclaimed under the transfer-based exclusion. In this situation, does the exclusion extend to the reclamation residues? And how will the derived-from rule apply? The answers to these questions are key to determining whether the reclamation residues are hazardous waste. We discuss EPA’s response in our article. READ MORE

CAA restlessness?

Is a Clean Air Act conundrum leaving you restless at night? Perhaps you can forget about it when you get home from work but as soon as your head hits the pillow… just like that, CAA thoughts come back. During a McCoy CAA .VIRTUAL seminar, you’ll learn the tools to tackle CAA’s complexity…and catch up on your sleep!

Join McCoy’s Clean Air Act seminar this August 9-11, 2022.

Better lithium battery blueprint

EPA gathered stakeholders from multiple sectors and hosted a virtual workshop on solutions to prevent fires from lithium-ion battery disposal and promote recycling of these batteries. To prevent fires, stakeholders suggested increasing public education and awareness of proper lithium-ion battery management. Suggestions for recycling focused primarily on the universal waste program and clarifying the regulations to include lithium-ion batteries and the unique hazards associated with their management. READ MORE

Madrid’s green battle against heat

Madrid, Spain is facing a tough fight against climate change and is considered one of the world’s hottest and driest cities. Read this, and learn how they’re fighting the climate battle by growing natural plants. Through innovative rooftop gardens and enormous vertical plant walls, Madrid is strategically planning large-scale plantings to cool its temperature down with a very green approach.

CERCLA list adds HAP, loses K codes

EPA issued technical amendments modifying the CERCLA list of hazardous substances. [87 FR 20721] The amendments include adding a new CAA hazardous air pollutant 1-bromopropane (see previous article) and removing several vacated RCRA K-code wastes: K064, K065, K066, K090, and K091. The final rule was effective April 8, 2022.

Air-filtering paint

The air-filtering paint mentioned in Houston’s White Rhino is called Airlite. This paint naturally generates negative ions, which can purify the air and it kills surface bacteria in the process. It may even help to fight and hinder the spread of Covid-19. Read more about the fascinating new technology and how it’s helping create a healthier environment.

Online modules for developing countries

EPA published Best Practices for Solid Waste Management: A Guide for Decision-Makers in Developing Countries in October 2020 (see previous article). The agency has now created online learning modules to complement the guide. Nine modules on various solid waste management topics are available, ranging from solid waste management governance to energy recovery. The modules include links to case studies and specific chapters within the written guide. The guide and full list of modules may be accessed online.

300-mile adventure diet

Greg Hill is known for being a ski guide, professional skier and having a love for adventure, all while advocating sustainability. Greg makes the argument that you can find plenty of adventure within 300 miles, roughly one full tank of gas, and this has a smaller environmental impact than a long-distance trip. Check out Greg’s journeys and start planning your own trip!

2022 Seminars

3-Day CAA Seminars
.VIRTUAL: August 9–11, 2022
.VIRTUAL: October 4–6, 2022

5-Day RCRA Seminars
Hilton Head Island: May 23–27, 2022
.VIRTUAL: July 25–29, 2022
Lake Tahoe: August 22–26, 2022
.VIRTUAL: September 12–16, 2022
.VIRTUAL: October 24–28, 2022
.VIRTUAL: December 5–9, 2022

2-Day RCRA Refreshers
.VIRTUAL : June 21–22, 2022
.VIRTUAL : September 27–28, 2022
Houston: November 15–16, 2022

Visit understandrcra.com to register or call us at 303-526-2674.

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McCoy and Associates, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee in connection with any guidance provided in RCRA Review. McCoy and Associates, Inc. expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from its use or for the violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or regulation with which such guidance may conflict. Any guidance in RCRA Review is general in nature related to the federal RCRA regulations. Persons evaluating specific circumstances dealing with RCRA regulations should review state and local laws and regulations, which may be more stringent than federal requirements. In addition, the assistance of a qualified professional should be enlisted to address any site-specific circumstances.

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