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Farmers, ranchers, & agrivoltaics
Rural communities are on the front line of climate change, and it’s imperative they learn to adapt—or potentially lose their land or lifestyle. Agriculture’s threats come from extreme weather and drought, water availability, AI development, urban sprawl, labor issues, rising fertilizer costs, and soil health.
In the arid West, the possibility of “agrivoltaics” has shown many crops perform better and have higher yields under and around the partial shade of solar panels. The panels keep more moisture in the ground longer and reduce extreme temperatures on crops, livestock and farm labor. Watch the video below to see farming and ranching under the shade of solar.
Watch PBS Video: "Save the Farm, Save the Future"
Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center: "See it to believe it"
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Minor NSR permitting moves behind closed doors
For nearly 50 years, federal regulations have guaranteed the right to public participation in the granting of minor new source review (NSR) permits—no matter the size of an air-polluting project, communities could have their voices heard. Now, EPA has proposed eliminating the right to public participation by granting state and local air agencies full discretion over whether to notify the public at all. Thousands of minor-source permitting decisions for facilities ranging from gas stations to auto body repair shops, and from compressor stations to AI-driven data centers, could be made without public knowledge. Fewer eyes on minor NSR permit applications means fewer opportunities to protect already burdened communities. READ MORE
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California combo
California is the land of entertainment, beautiful beaches, and an immense and dynamic economy. Therefore, it makes sense that California would be serious about its environmental protection. If your facility manages hazardous waste compliance in The Golden State, you’re probably aware that it’s also the land of RCRA and Title 22 regulations. Take McCoy’s combo .VIRTUAL seminar and you’ll gain clarity on these uniquely demanding regs. Register today for our September 28-October 1, 2026 .VIRTUAL California Title 22-RCRA seminar.
CA T22-RCRA seminar details
CA T22-RCRA agenda
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Construction proposal marks potential NSR upheaval
Environmental professionals and permit writers take note: EPA is proposing significant changes to the CAA’s new source review (NSR) program. The agency is seeking to modify the regulatory definition of “begin actual construction” for the first time in more than four decades. To support industry and advance projects more quickly, construction activities that are not deemed pollutant-emitting would be allowed to progress even without an NSR permit in place. READ MORE
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Tahoe is full. How ’bout Vegas?
There’s no better place to learn how to protect human health and the environment than by being surrounded in nature. Although LV may not spring to mind, it has an abundance of natural beauty like the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, a short 20 minutes outside the city. You’ll find the Petroglyph Canyon Trail, that takes you past more than 300 rock paintings. We’ll be in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 19-23, 2026 for a 5-Day RCRA training, at The Orleans Hotel with a room rate of $50.00 until September 25, 2026. Register today!
RCRA 5-DAY in-person seminar agenda
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
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Deregulatory actions deflate air rules
The 2026 unified agenda of regulatory actions is now available, and EPA is planning reviews, revisions, and amendments to scores of CAA stationary source regulations. A critical aspect of the CAA is the periodic review of source category standards. While some items on the agenda are typical and scheduled reviews, many are directly related to the current administration’s deregulatory efforts. READ MORE
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Speak fluent CAA
The Clean Air Act is arduous, and it can be stressful to learn on the job while, at the same time, keeping your facility in compliance. McCoy’s training can give you a boost. Our content developers have been focusing on the CAA for decades, so they are in a great place to help you put the program puzzle pieces together. So join us for our November 3-5 .VIRTUAL CAA Unraveled seminar. You’ll gain clarity, guidance, and a solid foundation to these important yet complicated air regulations.
Register for November .V CAA Unraveled seminar
CAA.VIRTUAL Agenda
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RCRA regulatory agenda redux
EPA’s 2026 RCRA regulatory agenda has been released and shows few changes from the previous year. Notably, the agency has quietly removed rules related to management unit closure and beneficial use criteria for the disposal of coal combustion residuals. Perhaps the most significant item is the anticipated finalization of the paper manifest sunset rule in January 2027. READ MORE
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Refresher bullet train
For those of you who like to travel fast, this seminar may be perfect for you. We take almost all of the content from our 5-day RCRA seminar and condense it into two full days. With that many modules packed into an accelerated pace, caveat emptor, as this seminar can feel like you’re on a bullet train. So if you know your way around the regs, catch this high-speed training on November 17-18, 2026 in Houston, Texas, for McCoy’s 2-day RCRA Refresher.
.VIRTUAL RCRA Refresher details
RCRA Refresher 2-Day agenda
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New plan for burning waste
Waste-burning incinerators are regulated under numerous Clean Air Act standards, including the new source performance standards, emission guidelines, federal plans, and air toxics programs. EPA recently proposed a new federal plan for “other solid waste incineration (OSWI) units,” regulating units not already covered by emission guidelines. Such units include hundreds of municipal and institutional waste combustors found throughout the country. READ MORE
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Drafting PFAS risk reduction
EPA has encouraged the land application of biosolids generated from wastewater treatment for decades. Unfortunately, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can end up in those biosolids, potentially contaminating our crops and endangering our waterways. Draft guidance is now available to help wastewater treatment plants, land appliers of biosolids, and the public minimize the risks associated with PFAS contamination. READ MORE
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Limiting hazardous waste combustor HAPs
On June 3, 2026, EPA finalized amendments for the hazardous waste combustor NESHAP. The rule represents the agency’s first residual risk and technology review of the standard, first promulgated in 1999, and keeps existing emission standards unchanged while adding new emission limits for two previously unregulated hazardous air pollutants. Primarily impacting major sources, the rule also provides limited flexibility for certain area sources from Title V permitting. READ MORE
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