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EHS Webinars & Training - Vibe YouTube Page
If you haven't yet checked out Vibe's YouTube page, you're missing out! I've uploaded over 20 different videos, like EHS webinars, guidance, training, etc. You can see Vibe's YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@VibeEnvironmental #VibeEnvironmental #Vibeyoutube #EHSwebinars #Environmentalwebinars #EHSVibewebinars #EHSVibeEnvironmental #YouTubeEHSVibe
abbyholovach
5 days ago1 min read
UST/AST Storage Tank Navigator
Have you ever gotten a little lost trying to determine your regulatory requirements for an AST or UST? Check out this handy little guy below, a tool that can help narrow it down! This navigator covers TCEQ and Federal requirements in particular, so if your tank isn't in Texas, then you need to check your own State-specific requirements. Have fun! #abovegroundstoragetanks #undergroundstoragetanks #storagetanks #tceqtanks #tceqpst #ustguidance #astguidance #texastanksguidance #
abbyholovach
5 days ago1 min read


Manifest Mix-Up: SHIP vs. ISHP in Hazardous Waste Shipping
One of the more confusing quirks in hazardous materials shipping is that the required DOT shipping description format changed over a decade ago, but one of the industry’s most commonly used forms still hasn’t fully caught up. Prior to 2013, many hazmat professionals were taught the shipping description order as “SHIP”:Shipping NameHazard ClassID NumberPacking Group However, the Hazardous Materials Regulations were updated to require the description order now commonly remember
abbyholovach
May 101 min read


Latest Editions of The Monthly Vibe (05/2026)
If you've missed any of the editions of The Monthly Vibe (my monthly newsletter), no worries, because you can check them all out below! Be sure to subscribe (in the page navigation above) to stay up-to-date!
abbyholovach
May 21 min read


Guidance for New Waste Sales Reps
If you've ever been on a customer call and wished you had a cheat sheet for what to ask next, this is for you! Vibe's new Waste Management Field Manual covers the real-world conversations and decisions that sales reps run into every day, with answers grounded in the federal RCRA rules and Texas TCEQ requirements. Just a freebie for new waste peeps! Check it out below! DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT HERE: #wastemanagementsales #RCRAsales #RCRAwastemanagementsales #wastesales #RCRAwasteguid
abbyholovach
Apr 271 min read


EPA MSGP Permit Extension
The EPA’s 2021 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater expired on February 28, 2026 , but EPA hasn’t finalized the new permit yet. Because of that, the agency temporarily extended the current permit so facilities already covered can keep operating under the same requirements until the new permit is issued. For facilities that already had coverage , nothing really changes right now. Their permit status automatically continues, and they should keep followi
abbyholovach
Mar 91 min read


Free Environmental Risk Checklist
Need a good starting point for assessing your facility's environmental risk? Here's a great place to start! Check out the free environmental risk checklist below, available for download: #environmentalriskchecklist #environmentalrisksID #environmentalrisk #environmentalchecklist #freeenvironmentalchecklist #freeenvironmentalriskchecklist
abbyholovach
Mar 11 min read


Secondary Containment & RCRA Requirements
One of the most surprising things for many facilities is that federal RCRA rules often do not require secondary containment for containerized wastes - even when stored outdoors! In many cases, the regulations focus more on preventing releases and maintaining container integrity rather than mandating containment systems. That said, this is strictly a RCRA reality. Other programs like SPCC, stormwater permits (SWPPP), or state-specific rules may still require containment depend
abbyholovach
Feb 191 min read


RCRA vs OSHA vs DOT Hazmat
There is a LOT of overlap between RCRA, OSHA, and DOT Hazmat - and some regulations are much stricter than others! It's important to know how each regulatory umbrella applies to your material, whether it is a waste or product. This step-by-step explanation shows you the different interpretations and requirements between RCRA, OSHA, and DOT Hazmat regulations for basil oil. As you'll see, this is why it's important to take your time in assessing & characterizing your waste or
abbyholovach
Jan 271 min read


TRI vs Tier II Reporting
Check out this handy comparison chart covering TRI vs Tier II reporting!
abbyholovach
Jan 71 min read


New RRC Waste Regulations
Need some help getting started with the new 2025 Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) waste regulations? Check out Vibe's overview training presentation and related guidance documents in this folder linked below! Keep your eyes and ears on alert for more incoming updates on these blooming regulations as TCEQ and RRC continue to develop and disseminate information! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y3AJ3yZSQaGBWmUVUgQXvEx3E2Z4i8r0?usp=sharing
abbyholovach
Jan 11 min read


⚠️Common Labeling Mistake: UN Number Size on Haz Waste Containers⚠️
One of the most overlooked details on hazardous waste containers is the size of the UN identification number . Under DOT regulations (49 CFR 172.301(a)(1)), the “UN” or “NA” number must be at least 12 mm (½ inch) high on non-bulk packages (and many IBC totes! Check out the blurb down below about a great option for labeling totes). Here’s where many generators go wrong: the preprinted hazardous waste label often includes a small UN number space, but oftentimes, that size doe
abbyholovach
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Can I Stack My Totes?
Wondering if you can stack your totes in storage or during transportation? Check out this quick overview for more information!
abbyholovach
Oct 12, 20251 min read


SPCC Site Visit Data Collection Guide
✏️When writing an SPCC Plan, "You are only as good as the information you have!"🧠 The site visit to collect SPCC Plan data is one of the...
abbyholovach
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Produced Water Management in Texas: A Historical and Current Overview & What Chapter 4 Means for You
Produced water, a byproduct of oil and gas extraction, presents significant management challenges due to its large volume and complex...
abbyholovach
Aug 2, 20257 min read


What HAZWOPER training do you need?
Check out this helpful table for determining what level of HAZWOPER training you or your team needs! Document for download (clearer...
abbyholovach
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Used Oil Mixed with Fuels
Here's a helpful overview guide for how to manage used oil mixed with fuel or simply off-spec fuels! Short and sweet - thank goodness for...
abbyholovach
Jul 7, 20251 min read


How TRI Reporting Connects to P2 Planning in Texas
In Texas, facilities that report under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) are often also subject to the state’s Pollution Prevention...
abbyholovach
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Aerosol Can Puncturing & Waste Management Guide
Aerosol can waste can be one of those sneaky waste streams - hidden in plain sight, often forgotten. And once you start asking around...
abbyholovach
Jun 15, 20254 min read


Waste Transportation in Texas: Who's Your Hauler
Check out this webinar! Texas has a lot of “unique” waste transportation registration requirements not found in other states, including...
abbyholovach
May 29, 20251 min read
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