EPA New Template for AER

The Environmental Protection have developed a new template for AER 2019 reporting and announced an extension to the reporting deadline. The Annual Environmental Report (AER) is a requirement for all EPA licensed facilities and should present a concise summary of the environmental performance of the site for the previous reporting year as well as a record of...

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COVID-19: ECOS Precautions

We appreciate that concerns that may exist since last week about face to face contact in light of developments regarding COVID-19.  We are mindful and diligent regarding all precautions to prevent spread of the virus. To that end and in line with current HSE advice, ECOS is limiting face to face meetings and all unnecessary...

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Best Available Techniques (BAT): New Standards

Best Available Techniques (BAT): New Standards aim to increase value or reduce costs. ECOS works with our clients to increase value or reduce costs by implementing new Best Available Techniques (BAT) emissions and efficiency standards.  The new specifications are the result of a review of the Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document (BREF) for Waste...

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Financial Provision for Environmental Liabilities

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2019 document on Environmental Liabilities and Financial Provision  provides guidance to ensure that adequate funds are available to pay for remediation of environmental damage and pollution and provide for safe closure and incident management at licensed facilities.  Financial Provisions can take the form of : Secured bank accounts On-demand performance bonds Parental...

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