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EPA Issues Significant Revisions to Underground Storage Tank Regulation

Green Building Law Update

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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EPA Issues Significant Revisions to Underground Storage Tank Regulation

Green Building Law Update

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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EPA Issues Significant Revisions to Underground Storage Tank Regulation

Green Building Law Update

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. Before being pulled, the proposed LEED 2012 rating system went through a lengthy, unexpected vetting process, culminating in a fourth draft. But somewhere along the way, the plan went awry and the USGBC had to retreat.

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Cannabis Cultivation has Growing Environmental Implications

Green Building Law Update

By comparison, a wine grape plant uses approximately 12.64 Tobacco in cigarettes is highly regulated, but ‘not so much’ for cannabis. Tobacco in cigarettes is highly regulated, but ‘not so much’ for cannabis. 4) Investigate water regulations for small‐scale producers. liters of water per day in a 150 day growing season.

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THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

You will conjointly like granular fill (gravel or crushed stone) for improved voidance beneath and round the house or for curtain drains to regulate subterranean water. That method you''ll get competitive bids from deck specialists for comparison, or hold off on the project for a later date.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Check throw regulator and spring assembly for tightness. Note all deteriorated areas on the roof plan for comparison later on the roof. Check operation of all relays, pilot valves, and pressure regulators. Verify correct main line pressure leaving the main line air regulator. Replace washers and/or “o” rings if required.