Last week, the Environmental Daily Advisor discussed ozone-depleting refrigerants, stormwater requirements for industrial activities, and the defintuion of "oil" under SPCC.

Here's the Environmental Daily Advisor week in review.

Phasing Out Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants--One of the greatest sources of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) are the chemical coolants used worldwide in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. These substances are being phased out and many replaced with other substances.

EPA Continues to Approve New ODS Replacements--New, safer alternatives for ODSs are being phased in. Here's a look at the ODS alternatives approval process.

Facility Guidance While EPA Finalizes the Industrial Stormwater Permit--EPA has published a proposed reissuance of the Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activities (MSGP).

MSGP Proposed Changes--EPA’s 2013 MSGP for stormwater activities associated with industrial activity is anticipated in early 2014. What are some of the major changes proposed for the 2013 MSGP?

SPCC Oil Cheat Sheet--Under the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) rule, facilities meeting certain storage levels of oil must comply with a broad range of requirements. However, the definition of “oil” is equally broad, creating the potential for noncompliance.

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