Environmental Quality Management, Inc.

Government Services

EQ has considerable experience in managing and conducting environmental projects for a wide variety of governmental agencies. This experience has resulted in the availability of several contract mechanisms that allow government clients to utilize EQ's experienced staff to solve their environmental problems.

EQ Government Programs

Currently EQ is involved with several major government programs designed to assist agencies in environmental issues. These are:

Additional information on is available on each of these programs. If your question or concern is not addressed in these sections, please contact either Jim Zody or Bob McCullough, who will assist you in getting your question or concern to the proper staff member.

 

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U.S. EPA Proposes to Tighten Airborne Lead Standards
On May 1, 2008, the U.S. EPA announced a proposal to substantially tighten its airborne lead standards for the first time in 30 years, and plans to have its new primary standard in place by Sept. 15, 2008. 
U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes New Fuel Efficiency Standards
On April 22, 2008, the U.S. Department of Transportation proposed new CAFE standards for both passenger vehicles and light trucks.
U.S. EPA Proposes NSPS Changes
On April 22, 2008, the U.S. EPA proposed changes to the NSPS for Nonmetallic Minerals Processing Plants.  EPA also proposed changes to the NSPS for Coal Preparation Plants. 
U.S. Army Corps and U.S. EPA Issue Final Rule To Mitigate Loss of Wetlands
On April 10, 2008, the U.S. EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a final rule that sets standards to mitigate the loss of wetlands and streams.
EQ Helps Ohio EPA Complete Kirby Tire Site Cleanup
On April 15, 2008, the Ohio EPA publicly announced the completion of the 9-year, $32 million cleanup of the 120-acre Kirby tire site in north central Ohio.
California: June 2008 Deadline for Determining How to Reduce GHG Emissions
By the end of June 2008, the State of California must prepare a "draft scoping plan" indicating how it proposes to reduce its GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. 
Ohio EPA Prohibits Lead Acid Batteries in All Landfills
On April 25, 2008, a new Ohio law will become effective that prohibits the disposal of lead acid batteries in solid or hazardous waste landfills.
Many Companies Still Not Prepared for European Union’s REACH Regulation
Despite a Dec. 1, 2008 deadline to preregister chemicals under the European Union’s REACH regulation, awareness of REACH is low, especially among North American companies.