There were eight presentations in the afternoon of Day 3. Of particular interest was Inspection of Overfill Devices, including the subject of delivery drivers. We understand that functionality testing is designed to verify that a device will work as intended. What is difficult to functionality test is a human being – in this case…
The highlight of Day 3 was the morning presentation by Rich Porter, EPA Criminal Investigation Division and Erick Thorson, Detective with Michigan DNR. The recent felony convictions of three insurance brokers in Michigan for “selling fake tank insurance certificates” has received lots of news. The crime is well documented but…
The Plenary Session opened at 8 am Monday and asked the question – Can you promote environmentally responsible behaviors and decisions? Clearly, yes. After all, our government’s regulators have a range of “tools” to help motivate people and businesses. We all wish it was a simple act to just do…
At the Sunday night tour of the Heard Museum for American Indian Art & History (heard.org), we had the chance to greet long-known colleagues and meet new ones. The museum exhibits examples of Navajo and Hopi art, including pottery, beading and the handwoven US flag in the picture. EPA’s OUST had many staff on…
What happens when 800+ state and federal regulators get together at the EPA National Tanks Conference to talk tanks ? Way too much to summarize in a 100 word blog. Even the photo doesn’t do the event justice. Unless you notice that the screen at the front of the room…
When the mid-Atlantic region’s service station and auto repair association gets together, it is the perfect time to share ideas with, and learn from, the front line of our energy distribution channel – retail gas stations and c-stores. The 2015 WMDA (wmda.net) meeting in Ocean City included a lively Legislative…
The ninth month of 2015. Transition from summer to fall. Celebrate Labor Day on the 7th and pause to reflect on the worker. We are fortunate to live in challenging times where success supposes endeavor. There is discussion in the regulated community about compartment USTs being more than one vessel.…
