Regulatory Programs
State-specific environmental cleanup and regulatory programs. Each overview explains how the program works, who administers it, applicable standards, and practical guidance for consultants.
CERCLA/Superfund Process - How Federal Cleanup Sites Work
How the CERCLA Superfund process works from discovery through cleanup. PA/SI, RI/FS, ROD, remedial design, construction, five-year reviews, and the NPL.
Published Mar 2026CWA Section 404/401 - Wetland and Waterway Permitting
CWA Section 404/401 permitting for wetlands and waterways: nationwide vs individual permits, state certification, mitigation, and jurisdictional determinations.
Published Mar 2026NEPA Overview - National Environmental Policy Act
How NEPA works: categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and when federal actions trigger NEPA review.
Published Mar 2026NPDES Permitting Overview - Discharge Permits Under the Clean Water Act
How NPDES permitting works under the Clean Water Act. Individual vs general permits, effluent limits, DMRs, stormwater permits, and the application process.
Published Mar 2026RCRA Corrective Action - How Federal Facility Cleanups Work
How RCRA corrective action works at TSDFs and SWMUs. RFA, RFI, CMS, CMI, environmental indicators, and the path to corrective action complete.
Published Mar 2026TSCA Basics - Toxic Substances Control Act Overview
What TSCA covers and how it affects environmental consultants. PCB regulations, asbestos ban history, new chemical review, and PFAS designations under TSCA.
Published Mar 2026Indiana Brownfields Program
Overview of Indiana's Brownfields Program administered by the Indiana Finance Authority. Assessment assistance, comfort letters, and redevelopment incentives.
Published Mar 2026Indiana IDEM Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) Overview
IDEM's Voluntary Remediation Program for contaminated property cleanup in Indiana. Enrollment, investigation, RCG closure, and Certificate of Completion.
Published Mar 2026Indiana LUST and Petroleum Remediation
Indiana's LUST and petroleum remediation programs administered by IDEM. UST closure, site investigation, cleanup standards, and the Excess Liability Trust Fund.
Published Mar 2026Indiana RCRA and Hazardous Waste Program
Overview of Indiana's RCRA hazardous waste management and corrective action program. Generator requirements, corrective action process, and IDEM oversight.
Published Mar 2026Indiana State Cleanup Program
IDEM's State Cleanup Program investigates and remediates non-NPL hazardous substance and petroleum sites. Enforcement-driven process with cost recovery.
Published Mar 2026Ohio Asbestos Regulations Overview
Ohio asbestos regulations: NESHAP notification, survey requirements, ACM categories, and how Ohio EPA, OSHA, and EPA rules interact.
Published Mar 2026Ohio Brownfield Programs - Funding, Assessment, and Redevelopment
Overview of Ohio brownfield programs: BRP grants, Targeted Brownfield Assessments, BFPD liability protection, and how they connect to VAP and BUSTR.
Published Mar 2026Ohio BUSTR - Underground Storage Tank Regulations Overview
Overview of Ohio BUSTR program. UST registration, closure requirements, corrective action, and how BUSTR differs from VAP.
Published Mar 2026Ohio DERR Remedial Response Program - State-Directed Cleanups
How Ohio EPA's Remedial Response Program works: DFFOs, RI/FS, cleanup standards, and how it differs from VAP and BUSTR.
Published Mar 2026Ohio Lead Program Overview - Paint, Dust, Soil, and Water
Ohio lead regulations: ODH licensing, EPA RRP Rule, lead-based paint standards, and how lead programs interact with the VAP.
Published Mar 2026Ohio RCRA and Hazardous Waste Program Overview
Ohio hazardous waste regulations: generator categories, corrective action, DMWM/DERR roles, and how RCRA interacts with VAP and CERCLA.
Published Mar 2026Ohio Voluntary Action Program (VAP) - Complete Overview
How Ohio's VAP works: enrollment, Phase I/II assessments, generic standards, NFA letters, and Covenant Not to Sue. A practical guide for consultants.
Published Mar 2026