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ABS Group Registered Consultants List

February 27, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsFreer Consulting recently made the list of Registered Consultants by the ABS Group, a trusted technical services provider focused on safety, risk, and integrity management. The ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE), a subsidiary of the ABS Group, is a world-leading certification body that offers companies management systems certification, verification, assessment and training. If

UST Leak Detection with Statistical Inventory Reconciliation

February 13, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsIf you’re the owner of an underground storage tank (UST), you’re no doubt aware that federal and state laws require you to have a method of leak detection to ensure that oils or hazardous materials are not released into the surrounding environment. Many UST owners equip their tanks with a system of electronic

The Clean Water Act and Citizen Litigation

February 7, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsHere in the Pacific Northwest, it’s easy to take our abundance of water for granted. Our region is fortunate to have numerous streams, rivers, and lakes that we depend upon for drinking water, for recreation, and for ecological sustainability. In recent years, greater attention has been paid to understanding the impact that stormwater

Are You Keeping Up With UST Regulations?

January 10, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsThough we usually don’t notice them, underground storage tanks (USTs) are everywhere. Out of sight, however, shouldn’t mean out of mind. Because USTs often contain substances such as diesel fuel or gasoline, they’re subject to a number of regulations. These regulations ensure that owners take the appropriate steps to contain and/or prevent environmentally

EPA Proposes Rollback of Clean Water Act Regulation

December 18, 2018

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a change in definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The move represents a long running argument between interested parties and how broad the definition should be. The definition hinges on what “navigable waters” means. A prior rule change in

API Spec Q1 – Addendum 2: Your Supply Chain is Only as Strong as its Weakest Link

November 14, 2018

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsOver the summer, the American Petroleum Institute (API) released an update to its Spec Q1 standard. This update, also known as Addendum 2, requires an additional layer of control over critical suppliers. Ultimately, these controls are beneficial, as they close a quality gap that was previously overlooked; however, as is the case with

Updates to ISO 22000 and ISO 50001

October 23, 2018

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsThis summer, the International Standards Organization (ISO) released updates to its 22000 and 50001 standards. While there is a 3-year transition period for currently certified organizations, it is important to be aware of these updates and adjust existing management systems to ensure continued compliance. Organizations wishing to gain initial certification in either of

Reminder: ISGP Annual Reports Due May 15

April 17, 2018

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsIf you’re a business located in Washington state and you have coverage under the Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP), please remember that your annual report for 2017 is due to the Department of Ecology by May 15, 2018. The annual report should include the following items: • Permittee information (permittee name, location, and

Global Virtual Playbook

February 20, 2018

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental Insightshttps://www.freerconsulting.com/aisc-certification-consulting Freer Consulting has the expertise and experience to support our clients as they achieve certification in various quality standards (ISO, AISC, ISM, API, etc.). While most of our clients request support for a single site, or country, we have also successfully guided clients through certification at multiple sites, and in multiple countries.

The Benefits of AISC Certification

February 15, 2018

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsThe American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is a professional organization that represents the steel construction industry in the United States. AISC offers a variety of certification programs that provide a range of benefits to individuals and companies in the industry. Contact us to learn more about the AISC certification process. When a