EPA Shifts CERCLA Continuous Release Reporting To Headquarters

EPA is now requiring industrial facilities to file reports of continuous releases of Superfund hazardous substances to a specific headquarters (HQ) office, rather than regional offices, potentially making it easier for the agency or citizen groups to review reports and identify violations. The agency earlier this month proposed and immediately promulgated a final rule making minor, technical changes to requirements for submitting continuous release reports under section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Recovery Act (CERCLA) to EPA...