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Environmental Affairs
UTSA is at the forefront of the industry’s efforts in protecting the environment. Staff communicates regularly with federal and state regulators on the formulation of rules and regulations, as well as provides review, analysis, and consultation to members. For more information, please contact Tony Wagner, Director, Environmental & Government Affairs at (703)247-2608 or Salita Jones, Executive & Meetings Coordinator at (703)247-2611.
Questions and answers re environmental regulations that affect industrial laundries. |
If you are in an area that is restricting water use or considering implementing such measures, or, if you just want to save some money, this new publication can help. Included are an outline of conservation measures, a water usage log you can use to record and track your facility's 'pounds per gallon processed,' and articles on the subject that have appeared in Industrial Launderer. To order your copy, click here. |
In order to help third parties understand how the information they submit will be evaluated, EPA has proposed new criteria for assessing the quality of data submitted by outside organizations, such as trade associations, companies, laboratories, etc. Under EPA's proposal, third-party information would be assessed on soundness, applicability and utility, clarity and completeness, uncertainty and variability, and evaluation and review. For more, click here. |
Environmental compliance doesn't start with your consultant or attorney; it starts with the understanding that some basic knowledge and a little attention can save you time, money, compliance hassles, and ultimately customers. UTSA is now offering tips ranging from fundamental practices to advanced measures. And they're free! To download your copy, click here. |
The EPA offers many publications that can help navigate the maze of environmental trends, requirements, and regulations. To see the EPA catalog of Publications for Small Business, click HERE. |
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