Complimentary COVID-19 Action Plan
HB NEXT understands the impact of the COVID-19 in the workplace. So in order to reduce the impact of COVID-19 we want to give you some complimentary COVID-19 preparation tips. […]
FMCSA Updates
FMCSA Announces Raise In Random Drug Test Percentage From 25% To 50% The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces an increase in the minimum annual percentage rate for random […]
What is a SWPPP?
The term SWPPP Stands for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. As the term says, it is a plan to prevent pollution of storm water. They are required by the federal […]
Underground Utility Damage Prevention: Know What’s Below
Working around buried utilities is a very challenging task. Every 4 minutes an underground utility is struck and damaged by mechanized equipment, potentially causing harm to persons, property and causing […]
What is NPDES?
What is NPDES? NPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA), helps address water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge […]
Handling Unannounced Environmental Regulatory Inspections
Agents from environmental regulatory agencies may show up at your project site without prior notification. Environmental regulatory agents are trained to their rights and limitations when stepping foot on a […]
GA NPDES Electronic Permit Submittal Requirements
The new Georgia NPDES General Construction Permits for Storm Water Discharge will become effective August 1, 2018. While much of the permit remains the same, there are some important and […]
NPDES Construction Site Inspection Best Practices
This Inspection Guide describes how to conduct stormwater inspections on construction sites and discusses inspector responsibilities, preparation, inspection procedures, report writing, tips on inspecting BMPs, and enforcement. An on-site construction […]
Draft Changes to the Georgia NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit
On December 15, 2017, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued their draft NPDES Construction General Permit. If approved, the new permit will go into effect August […]
EPA Makes Strides in Monitoring Stormwater Systems
In the United States, raw sewage overflows and inadequately controlled stormwater discharges from municipal sewer systems sending a variety of harmful pollutants, disease causing organisms, metals and nutrients that threaten […]
