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WV Aboveground Storage Tank Act – Interpretative Rule Regarding Initial Inspection, Certification and Spill Prevention Response Plan Requirements
Posted on 27 Oct 2014 by Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

By William E Chambers The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) filed an interpretive rule with the WV Secretary of State’s office providing direction for the initial inspection and certification requirements set forth... Read More

WVDEP Releases Draft Interpretive Rule on Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection, Certification, and Spill Prevention Plan Requirements
Posted on 23 Sep 2014 by Babst Calland

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has released a draft " Interpretative Rule " to implement certain inspection, certification, and spill prevention – response plan provisions of the Aboveground Storage Tank... Read More

West Virginia DEP Holds Stakeholders Meeting on New AST Program
Posted on 5 Jan 2015 by Babst Calland

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has conducted an unusual day-long "Stakeholders" meeting at the Charleston Civic Center to discuss the agency’s pending regulations implementing the Aboveground Storage Tank... Read More

EPA Issues Vapor Intrusion Guidance
Posted on 4 Aug 2015 by Williams Mullen

By Channing J. Martin Vapor Intrusion (“VI”) is the migration of vapors from contamination in the ground into overlying buildings and structures. It’s no secret that regulatory agencies have increased their focus on VI over the... Read More