How should environmental compliance professionals observe National Preparedness Month?
Natural disasters create environmental risks at a wide range of commercial and industrial facilities, especially in the energy industry.
Health and environmental study for Wisconsin frac sand industry requested
Midwest Environmental Advocates, a nonprofit environmental law center, has called for for an environmental inquiry into Wisconsin's frac sand mining industry.
Well construction found to responsible for water contaminants
A recent study argued that it is well construction, not fracking, to blame for well water contaminants.
Amid construction recovery, builders must mind environmental concerns
Unresolved environmental liabilities can derail a real estate transaction or development project.
New groundwater management regulations passed by California legislature
California lawmakers have approved legislation that would regulate withdrawals from wells on private property.
City council approves $6.5 million chemical plant in Newton, Kansas
With financing arranged by the municipal government, a 20,000-square-foot chemical manufacturing facility will be constructed at the Newton City-County Airport in Kansas.
Workers continue demolition of former GM plant
Work crews are trying to fully demolish and remediate a former GM plant in Michigan.
North Dakota drillers focus on reducing gas flares
Drillers have reached the point where they need to place an increased focus on efficiency and sustainability.
L.A. River restoration depends on railyard
Officials in Los Angeles want to purchase and remediate a railyard near the Los Angeles River so they can embark on a river restoration project.
Port Miami dredging plan may be harming ocean wildlife
Port Miami in Florida is currently undergoing the dredging of about 6 million cubic yards of ocean floor.
Environmental Consulting for Energy Industry
Helping energy providers maintain compliance and manage potential environmental liabilities has been a cornerstone of PPM's business since the inception of our firm.
Environmental regulation: Is the natural gas industry next?
Though new coal regulations will likely help the natural gas industry in the near term, many producers believe it is only a matter of time before the EPA regulates natural gas plants.
Gas line adapts to residential concerns
Sometimes, it becomes necessary for project stakeholders to change their plans altogether and move a pipeline away from its originally proscribed route.
EPA proposing new refinery regulations
The EPA has released new regulatory guidelines for refineries, with a particular focus on benzene emissions.
Manufacturers: Ozone standard could be most costly regulation ever
A looming Obama administration rule aimed at updating the federal ozone standard could be the…

