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Regulatory updates, technical analysis, and environmental industry news.
Chain of Custody Best Practices - Common Errors That Invalidate Environmental Samples
Broken chain of custody invalidates samples and delays projects. Learn proper documentation, field QC protocols, and how to avoid costly re-sampling.
Phase I ESA Red Flags - Critical RECs That Demand Phase II Investigation
Key Phase I findings that require Phase II ESA recommendation: underground tanks, dry cleaners, auto repair, staining, and other commonly missed RECs.
EPA RSL and VISL Calculators Went Offline in February 2026 - What to Do When EPA Tools Go Down
The EPA RSL and VISL calculators were offline for a month in early 2026. How to keep working when federal tools go down.
Filing an Ohio Asbestos Notification - A Practical Walkthrough
Step-by-step guide to filing Ohio EPA demolition and renovation/abatement notifications. When to file, what to include, and common mistakes.
Ohio's RCRA Generator Improvements Rule - What Changed and What It Means
Ohio adopted the federal Generator Improvements Rule in 2020. Episodic generation, SQG re-notification, LQG closure, and labeling changes.
New EPA Dust-Lead Action Levels Now in Effect - What Changed in January 2026
EPA's updated dust-lead action levels and reportable levels took effect in early 2026. Lower thresholds and any detectable lead now counts.
EPA Lead Soil Screening Levels Cut in Half - What Ohio Consultants Need to Know
EPA lowered the residential soil lead RSL from 400 ppm to 200 ppm. Here's what changed, what the October 2025 directive revised, and how it affects site work.
Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program - FY2026 Grant Round Now Open
Ohio's BRP has $88 million available for FY2026 with major changes: merit-based awards, expanded eligibility, and $1M per county.
PFAS Drinking Water Standards - Where Things Stand in 2026
Current status of federal PFAS MCLs, CERCLA designations, and what environmental consultants need to know right now. Updated March 2026.