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July 2025

RCRA by the lake

Secure your spot in Lake Tahoe, August 18–22, 2025, for five days of in-person RCRA training with McCoy. After a full day of technical training, unwind with a bite to eat, live music by the lake, and even Shakespeare under the stars. With so much to do, it’s no surprise Lake Tahoe is filling up fast. It’s a week where the work of training can feel like a getaway!

The hotel where the seminar is to be held has had a name change! Harveys Lake Tahoe is now—Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe! The sleeping rooms are just $92 a night with our group rate—reserve yours today.

Congress–2, CAA–0

For the second time in the CAA’s 55-year history, Congress has acted to weaken the landmark environmental law with the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 31. This joint resolution of disapproval rolls back an EPA rule that required certain stationary sources to maintain compliance with relevant MACT standards. While numerous environmental regulations have been revoked over the years, this is only the second time the U.S. legislature has “overturned” an EPA rule with the intent to weaken the CAA, even though the courts required the rule to be implemented. READ MORE

Ticket to Cali Title 22-RCRA

Keeping up with California’s Title 22 and RCRA regulations can be confusing, and a little stressful, kind of like trying to purchase your favorite concert tickets. Join McCoy’s .VIRTUAL seminar, October 6–9, 2025, to get the latest updates and stay ahead in Cali compliance. Your course materials arrive before class, so you’ll be ready to rock! And let McCoy be your backstage pass.

4-Day agenda

California’s new waste rules

California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control recently hosted a webinar covering new hazardous waste rules up for adoption. While some only make minor changes, a few rules are very significant, drastically altering the way waste is managed in the Golden State. Generators will want to be in the know on manifesting, the hazardous waste pharmaceutical rule, and the generator improvements rule. READ MORE

e-Manifest fact finding

New resources are available to support e-manifest compliance and usage amongst the system’s stakeholders. EPA has updated and republished its e-manifest fact sheets for regulators, the regulated community, and the general public. The agency has also provided a summary of e-manifest rulemakings and policies, which includes regulatory background, key rule summaries, and policy updates related to the nationwide e-manifest system. READ MORE

RCRA and summer

Summer is in full swing, but just because the regs don’t take a break, it doesn’t mean your plans have to either! Log onto Zoom with us on July 21–25, 2025, then kick back and join McCoy for five days of .VIRTUAL RCRA training. Stay on top of compliance without putting your summer on pause! And if you can, how about catching our training from your patio!

After the July seminar noted above, the next .VIRTUAL 5-Day RCRA seminar is September 15-19, 2025.

.VIRTUAL 5-Day RCRA seminar agenda
McCoy’s full schedule

One-stop preamble shop

One of the best sources of guidance on environmental regulations is the Federal Register. Federal Register preambles provide background information, explain the purpose and justification of a rule, and offer context for understanding regulations themselves. In May 2025, EPA created a searchable list of nearly 300 Federal Register rulemaking notices related to hazardous waste, TSDFs, and permitting. This list is designed to make searching for what government officials, the regulated community, and others are looking for quicker and easier.

CAA game plan

Navigating the Clean Air Act is like shooting a basketball…it takes confidence, focus, and the right moves to make the basket. So, if you’re second-guessing your next move, think of McCoy’s .VIRTUAL CAA seminar as your personal coach. Whether your brand new to the CAA game, or are just a little rusty, we’ve got your back. Sign up for three days of training August 5–7, 2025, and make a game-winning shot—getting comfortable with clean air!

Check out the 3-Day CAA agenda
Upcoming .VIRTUAL CAA seminars

Retooling for disaster management

Waste management is complicated enough when dealing with manufacturing wastes. But when natural disasters strike, these activites can become overwhelming. EPA’s all-hazards waste management planning tool helps regulators and the regulated community prepare for waste management challenges arising from disasters such as wildfires and tornadoes. Proper planning can make our work of protecting communities a whole lot easier. READ MORE

Art that makes you look twice

Jump into the world of Thomas Deininger, an artist who transforms everyday trash into sculptures that may make you look twice. His work encourages us to rethink what we throw away… so catch him in action on his CBS segment and see for yourself!

Backtracking on MATS emissions

On June 17, 2025, EPA proposed to repeal the May 2024 revisions to numerous emission limits in the mercury and air toxics standards (MATS). [90 FR 25535] The May 2024 rule made the emission limits more stringent and is discussed in a previous article. The proposed repeal would affect the Part 63, Subpart UUUUU revised standard for filterable particulate matter (fPM) emissions, a surrogate for non-mercury metal hazardous air pollutants for existing coal-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs); the fPM emission standard compliance demonstration requirements; and the revised mercury emission standard for lignite-fired EGUs. The agency is proposing a few other changes, and comments may be submitted through August 11, 2025 via Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0794.

EPA says GHGs don’t pollute

In EPA’s second deregulatory move on June 17, 2025, it proposed to remove all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. [90 FR 25752] The agency argues that GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution. Consequently, Part 60, Subparts TTTT, TTTTa, and UUUUb would see their GHG emissions standards removed, even though they were just finalized in May 2024. In an alternative proposal, EPA wants to repeal the Subpart UUUUb emission guidelines in their entirety. Comments may be submitted through August 7, 2025 via Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124.

More carbon than we thought?

In this global assessment, researchers combined satellite data with ground observations from over 1.2 million forest locations and found that trees may store far more carbon than we initially thought. Backed by over 200 scientists, the findings could help reshape climate action. See why forests matter more than ever.

Houston RCRA refresh

The next McCoy in-person RCRA Refresher is headed to Houston this November 18–19, 2025! This is your chance to catch up on the latest in the regs, clear up any RCRA questions you may have, and refresh your compliance game.

The seminar will take place at the South Shore Harbour… an all-inclusive resort, featuring a premier fitness center, spa, restaurants, an outdoor pool, and even access to their 27-hole golf course at the South Shore Harbour Country Club. Limited room reservations are available at $140 a night with the McCoy rate.

RCRA Refresher agenda

2025–2026 Seminars

3-Day CAA Seminars
.VIRTUAL: August 5–7, 2025
.VIRTUAL: October 21–23, 2025
.VIRTUAL: January 20–22, 2026
.VIRTUAL: March 31–April 2, 2026

4-Day California Title 22-RCRA Seminars
.VIRTUAL: October 6–9, 2025
.VIRTUAL: May 11–14, 2026

5-Day RCRA Seminars
.VIRTUAL: July 21–25, 2025
Lake Tahoe: August 18–22, 2025
.VIRTUAL: September 15–19, 2025
.VIRTUAL: November 3–7, 2025
Las Vegas: December 8–12, 2025
.VIRTUAL: February 2–6, 2026

2-Day RCRA Refreshers
Houston: November 18–19, 2025
.VIRTUAL: February 18–19, 2026

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