Articles by J.J. Smith

The EPA says “some stakeholders have raised questions about applications of the 2023 rule’s scope of certification.” 

Under the current regulations, PHMSA must publish a rulemaking periodically to update the list as a companion action to EPA rulemakings that make changes to the list of CERCLA hazardous substances.

Cal/OSHA strengthened worker-heat-protections by mandating specific requirements from employers, including worker rest breaks in shaded areas without risk of retaliation.

With one of the biggest questions facing the use of PFAS filters being how to dispose of such filters once they are filled, Ryan Moore said “For our system, we don't necessarily have to do anything (related to) disposal.”

The notice says the DWGP (drinking water general permit) provides coverage for discharges of wastewater from drinking water treatment processes.

Among the first to benefit from the accelerated review process are three geothermal projects in Nevada, all led by Ormat Nevada, Inc.

In addition to geothermal energy, the different types of energy producers eligible for such tax credits for calendar year 2025 include wind, closed-loop biomass, open-loop biomass, solar energy, municipal solid waste, qualified hydropower production, and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy.

In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy dives into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” making waves in Washington—legislation with major implications for the drilling, HVAC, and geothermal industries.

The IRA contains a provision called the “production tax credit” (PTC) that allows taxpayers to deduct a percentage of the cost of renewable energy systems from their federal taxes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA says the modification to the construction general permit (CGP) expands the list of areas covered by CGP rules to include construction projects in all “lands of exclusive federal jurisdiction,” which are defined as lands in the U.S. where the federal government retains exclusive jurisdiction in relevant respects.