Are you a chemist looking for a non-traditional career? We may have the answer. Consider Environmental Consulting Chemists who are having trouble establishing themselves on a traditional career path or simply can’t find work out of college should consider an alternative career as an environmental compliance consultant. Environmental regulations continue to grow with each passing year, placing businesses under increasing scrutiny and requiring many of them to seek out the advice of qualified experts to avoid potential liability issues. Environmental consulting provides a wonderful opportunity for the chemist who is driven and courageous enough to pursue an alternative path. As a […]
Read MoreDon’t Buy a Cogeneration Engine in Southern California Until You Read This
Cogeneration engines are efficient at generating heat and power, but operating one comes with some complexities when it comes to meeting SCAQMD compliance.
Read MoreWhat Jeff Foxworthy Can Teach Us About Odors and SCAQMD Compliance
Jeff Foxworthy can teach you something about odors and compliance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). At 8 seconds into the video, he mentions that “men and women both appreciate smells, but we don’t appreciate the same kind of smells.” And the bottom line? Our definition of what smells and what doesn’t is subjective … … so what smells bad to one person, may not be a problem to the next and that can cause a problem when it comes to compliance. Odors and SCAQMD Rule 402 Under Rule 402, a Notice of Violation (NOV) for a […]
Read MoreWater, Emissions, and the Dry Run
A roundup of recent environmental-compliance news covering regulations, the California drought, science, and professional growth.
Read More4 Ways To Maintain Compliance During a Breakdown Event: Understanding AQMD Rule 430
Back in February 2015, an explosion at a Southern California refinery in Torrance shook nearby residents. The blast produced tremors equivalent to a 1.7-magnitude earthquake. Current reports published by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) indicate that the explosion was the due over-pressing of an air pollution control device at the refinery. So what can the refinery explosion teach us when it comes to breakdowns, communication during a breakdown, and compliance with SCAQMD? For those answers, we turn to SCAQMD Rule 430 and its implementation during a breakdown event. SCAQMD Rule 430: The One Rule That Could Keep You in […]
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