In September 2012, the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) developed an Environmental Emergency Response Program after identifying the need to enhance the District’s ability to prepare for and respond…
Land & Waste
U.S. EPA Letter to ECOS and ASTSWMO on the Definition of Solid Waste and the Coal Combustion Residuals
This letter reiterates the continued discussion about the major provisions of the Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) and the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Final Rules. These final rules were published on January 13,…
Coal Ash Testimonies
The following are testimonies given by state commissioners and ECOS Executive Director & General Counsel on Coal Ash. Easterly: 1/22/15 Paylor: 3/18/15 Alexandra Dunn: 6/17/15
Virginia’s Hazardous Waste Small Quantity Never Inspected Initiative – Use of GIS and Other Web Tools to Target Inspections
Description of Initiative: The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) has undertaken an initiative to address the more than 3,000 never-inspected hazardous waste small quantity generators throughout the Commonwealth. In…
Wisconsin’s Assessment Monies Program
Description of Initiative: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has launched an initiative to assist local governments and property owners with economic redevelopment when closed or closing manufacturing plants…
North Carolina’s Integrating Environmental Customer Service
Description of Initiative: In 2013, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources launched an effort to renew its focus on customer service, outreach, and environmental stewardship. The concept…
Joint ECOS-ASTSWMO Letter on EPA OIG Report on Land Designation Data
This joint ECOS ASTSWMO letter is a response to the EPA September 2014 Report titled, “EPA Needs to Improve Its Process for Accurately Designating Land as Clean and Protective for Reuse.”…
Letter with ASTSWMO to U.S. EPA about CCR Rule Implementation
This joint ECOS ASTSWMO letter addresses concern with an implementation issue regarding the proposed RCRA Subtitle D option. The suggestion is that U.S. EPA, in promulgating a final rule under Subtitle…
Massachusetts’ Diversion of Organic Material from Disposal to Clean Energy and Other Beneficial Uses
Description of Initiative: Massachusetts is implementing a nation-leading program to convert a solid waste problem into a clean energy solution. Through a combination of regulatory mandates, financial assistance, and the…
Wisconsin’s Initiative for Sustainable Remediation and Redevelopment
Description of Initiative: Building upon the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Remediation and Redevelopment Program’s history of applying innovation to a strong foundation of protecting public health and the…
