You may start a small business here in Georgia that will produce waste. Before you begin operations, you may want to determine whether the Environmental Protection Agency would consider that waste hazardous. If so, you also need to know how to safely dispose of it in...
Environmental Law
Keeping your project in compliance with environmental law
As a developer, you are probably aware that your project will need to comply with a plethora of rules, regulations and laws. Some of those will include environmental law concerns, which can be easily violated if you are not careful. It may be beneficial to understand...
Protecting water sources before you develop
Although people may prefer the taste of bottled water, many still wouldn't think twice before filling a glass from the sink or making a cup of coffee from tap water. The water that washes your dishes and makes ice in your freezer likely comes from underground water...
Land development may require an environmental assessment
The state of Georgia has taken steps designed to fiercely protect its beautiful landscape and waterways. This is why land development can no longer happen without some consideration for its impact on the environment. As such, it may be necessary to obtain an...
Company admits to breaking environmental law in Georgia
Some Environmental Protection Agency and Georgia Department of Natural Resources investigations end in more than just civil penalties. In some cases, violations of an environmental law result in criminal penalties. Individuals can end up spending time in prison, and...
About the EPA’s ROE for protecting the environment
What is an ROE? Georgia businesses and developers may need to know the answer to that question. It stands for the Report on the Environment done by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA compiles certain data on the environment as part of its ongoing mission of...
Dry cleaning and protecting the environment can go together
The Environmental Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the state of Georgia have all issued regulations and cautions regarding the use of dry cleaning chemicals. Not only could they cause health issues for those exposed, but they...
Common dry cleaning chemical could be hazardous to your health
Many Georgia residents take their clothes, winter coats and bed comforters, among other things, to the dry cleaner without thinking about the chemicals involved in the process. They simply count on dry cleaners to get out stains while cleaning their items. One of...
Protecting the environment is the goal of Georgia’s EPD
Everyone in Georgia deserves clean water, clean air and unpolluted land. The state's Environmental Protection Division is tasked with doing what it can to ensure that the environment is sustainable and healthy for its residents and those who visit here. In order to...
You need a partner in protecting the environment here in Georgia
Progress is often good for the economy and good for the residents of Georgia. What it has not traditionally been good for is the environment. Rapid expansion and development spawned numerous regulations and laws aimed at protecting the environment. Now, public and...