Last week, the Environmental Daily Advisor discussed EPA's Next Generation Compliance Initiative, Facility Response Plans, and stormwater enforcement.

Here's the Environmental Daily Advisor week in review.

EPA’s Next Generation Compliance Initiative--Over the past 40-plus years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a decidedly reactive route to compliance via enforcement of civil and criminal violations. However, change is in the wind!

Next Gen Initiative Focuses--Here are some ways EPA is using advances in technology to manage and promote compliance through the Next Generation Compliance Initiative.

Do You Need a Facility Response Plan?--Facility Response Plans (FRPs) for oil facilities are a big part of compliance with federal Oil Pollution Prevention regulations. Here are some tips to help you determine whether your facility needs one.

Figuring Out If You Need an FRP--If you have determined that you need an FRP, here's a look at different FRP categories and applicable requirements.

Hige Fines for Stormwater Violations--Four Seattle-area firms from diverse industries received penalties amounting to almost $850,000 for failure to comply with some of the most fundamental aspects of the industrial stormwater regulations.

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