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Technology

On the Road to Greater Compliance
April 1, 2007By Ryan Kreutzwiser
Implementation of mobile technology software cuts time, improves data collection and helps in meeting regulatory requirements
Facilities across many industry sectors are turning to mobile technology software designed for PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) handheld devices to meet various environmental compliance demonstration requirements. This article discusses the capabilities of mobile technology in this regard and describes several situations in which facilities fulfilled regulatory requirements by utilizing software designed for handheld devices.
Setting Up a Digital Control Center
April 1, 2007By Stephen Paff
Integrated software systems can help organizations with multiple generation sites handle hazardous waste responsibilities more effectively
When considering entities that manage hazardous waste generated at a large number of generating sites, most people think of billion-dollar national or multinational corporations, with factories and facilities distributed over a wide area.
A Sensitive Electronic Nose
November 1, 2006By Edward J. Staples
Gas chromatograph device speeds up VOC identification in air, water, soil samples
A new type of electronic nose, based on ultra-fast gas chromatography, can perform analytical measurements of volatile organic vapors in near real-time with part-per-trillion sensitivity.
Mastering Mold Problems
May 1, 2005By Steven R. Silicato, REM, CIE
The basics of remediating a variety of fungal species in homes and other buildings
Unlike asbestos and lead, the permissible levels of mold are neither clearly defined nor strictly regulated. There are no definitive guidelines for what constitutes a mold-contaminated building, or for that matter, how to treat it.
X-treme Monitoring in the Field
May 1, 2005By Laura Stupi
Advances in X-ray fluorescence instrumentation continue to push the technology toward better serving environmental consultants
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrumentation has become an essential as a tool for expediting and improving site characterization for inorganic contaminants and corrective remediation. On site, it is useful for determining contamination boundaries, monitoring remediation efforts, pre-screening clearance samples of soil and sediment, and eliminating potential downtime from off-site lab testing.

Tackling Tough Contaminants
November 1, 2004By Russell A. Schuck, PG
Successful remediation of recalcitrant compounds starts with comprehensive site characterization
There are numerous case studies of failed remedial systems, which in turn can be linked to the remedial design team not fully understanding the site conditions. Often the most effective way to clean up these recalcitrant sites is source/migration control rather than intrusive remediation. The best solution can only be determined if the site is properly understood.
Getting the Most Out of Your Data
February 1, 2004By Gregory Swiech
How software automation can increase the efficiency of hazardous material business processes
Hazardous materials (hazmat) compliance has a significant impact on the product life cycle in every organization that is involved in the use, manufacture or transport of dangerous goods. Developing integrated hazmat processes results in measurable improvements in revenue, costs and performance.

Opinion

Will EPA be Forced to Issue a Climate Change Endangerment Finding?

On April 2, 2008, exactly one year after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Massachusetts v. EPA, 12 states, supported by an additional five states as amicus curiae, as well as the District of Columbia, the cities of New York and Baltimore, and a number of environmental organizations, filed a petition for mandamus with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit seeking to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to act on remand within 60 days.

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