The Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) hosted its annual Kansas Environmental Conference on August 12-14. The gathering featured workshops and trainings on topics such as hazardous waste generator…
Land & Waste
New York Proposes Wastewater Cybersecurity Rulemaking
On June 10, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation proposed a rulemaking that would add cybersecurity regulations for wastewater treatment facilities. The proposal would require certified wastewater operators…
Arizona Promotes Recycling with Help from the ‘Real Housewives’
In May 2025, Arizona DEQ introduced “The Real Recyclers of Arizona,” a parody reality show in which agency staff shares tips on composting & waste reduction.
North Dakota Receives Initial U.S. EPA Nod to Run Own CCR Permit Program
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has taken a major step toward running its own permit program for the management of coal ash in landfills and surface impoundments.…
Permitting and Compliance Monitoring Activities for Major Programs
In this document, ECOS provides information on permitting and compliance monitoring activities for the air, hazardous waste, clean water, and drinking water programs.
Alabama Project Promotes Use of Scrap Tires in Steelmaking
Recently, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management partnered with a steelmaker in a trial project to test the viability of using crumb rubber from scrap tires in its steelmaking process.…
Louisiana Launches Waste Tire Pilot Program on Heels of Comprehensive Report
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched a Waste Tire Pilot Program (WTPP), providing municipalities and parishes with financial support to address unauthorized waste tire disposal within their…
Maryland Promotes Food Waste Prevention
This month, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) supported Food Waste Prevention week by urging consumers to make sustainable choices. The Department hosted a webinar and encouraged residents and…
Colorado Proposes Rule to Control Landfill Methane
The Air Quality Control Commission of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment will hold a hearing in August to consider a proposed rule on monitoring and reduction of…
Tennessee Overhauls Septic System Permit Processing
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) has revolutionized septic permit processing in the state’s rapidly growing rural areas by implementing an advanced GIS system, significantly reducing the average…
