Last week, the Environmental Daily Advisor discussed mold in the workplace, common SPCC violations, and Clean Air Act enforcement.

Here's the Environmental Daily Advisor week in review.

Identifying and Minimizing Mold in the Workplace--The presence of mold inside large buildings can often be the cause of a variety of respiratory health issues, odors and even structural damage, if left unchecked. This article discusses the environmental conditions that spur mold growth.

Common Causes and Remedies for Indoor Mold Contamination--Mold is an indoor air problem that may become more widespread as weather patterns change and storms become more frequent and intense. But there are plenty of simple, low-cost and low-tech ways to minimize mold and maintain healthier indoor air quality. Here we will look at some common structural culprits and ways to remediate potential indoor mold problems.

Avoiding Common SPCC Violations Part 1--Among the most common violations of the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulation are those pertaining to inspections, evaluations and testing. Here's an outline of general requirements for SPCC inspections, evaluations and testing applicable to all facilities.

Avoiding Common SPCC Violations Part 2--Losing track of inspection, evaluation and testing requirements under the SPCC regulation can result in violations and penalties for non-compliance. This article reviews inspections, evaluations and testing requirements for onshore facilities (excluding oil production facilities).

EPA Settles with Alleged CAA Violators --EPA’s commitment to clean air is exemplified by stringent regulations, programs to fund clean air projects, and maybe more than anything else, ongoing enforcement of Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations.

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