A robust emergency management framework, such as the one provided in NFPA 1600, is vital to ensure companies are prepared for future disruptions and remain operational in times of crisis. What is NPFA 1660 & Why is it Important? NFPA 1660 is a new consensus standard put forth by NFPA’s Emergency Response & Responder Safety […]
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EnSafe Welcomes NEPA Expert Joyce Barkley to the Team
In response to EnSafe’s growing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and ecological workload, EnSafe is excited to announce the recent addition of Joyce Barkley to the EnSafe team. As a Senior Environmental Scientist, Joyce brings over 27 years of environmental and planning experience, much of which has been focused on Department of Transportation (DOT) and […]
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EnSafe’s Ioana Petrisor, PhD to Share PFAS Expertise at Two Upcoming Conferences
Senior Project Manager and Chief Chemist Ioana Petrisor, PhD, will share her PFAS expertise during two important upcoming conferences: The Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS) Foundation’s Annual West Coast conference, set to take place in San Diego, California from March 20-23, marks the 32nd year for the annual gathering of environmental professionals. Dr. […]
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EPA Issues PFAS Discharge Guidance to States
On December 5, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to EPA Regional Water Division Directors related to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) discharges in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This important step is designed to monitor and reduce PFAS discharges to surface waters. The EPA memorandum provides PFAS-related guidance […]
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U.S. EPA Announces Intent to Designate PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
On Friday, August 26, 2022, U.S. EPA announced its intent to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as CERCLA hazardous substances. U.S. EPA posted a pre-publication notice for the Federal Register listing, including Supplemental Information describing the basis for designation. This rulemaking marks the first time U.S. EPA has used its authority under […]
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