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Upcoming environmental-related events and information for Kansas businesses are listed below.  If your small business has environmental compliance questions, give us a call at 1-800-578-8898 or email us at    sbeap@ksu.edu . 

For pollution prevention technical assistance or P2 intern program information, email KSU-PPI@ksu.edu. 
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2019 P2 Internship Success

Our summer interns did it again and are ready to tell you how they turned preventing pollution into cash savings for their host company.
 
Every summer since 2006 K-State Engineering Extension's Pollution Prevention Institute has employed engineering and environmental science students to assist Kansas industries in identifying pollution prevention (P2) opportunities as well as provide guidance on pollution prevention implementation strategies. For 2019 five P2 interns successfully completed projects at their host industries focusing on TSCA chemical reduction, energy efficiency and reductions in water usage, hazardous waste, toxic chemicals and air emissions.
 
The interns will present findings of their work Sept.13 at 10:00 a.m.in the Engineering Hall Conference Room 1139 of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering complex on the campus of Kansas State University. The symposium is open to the public.
 
Details are available on the event page or contact us at 1-800-578-8898 for more information.
TCE Roundtable - Sept. 25, 2019

Trichloroethylene, also known as TCE, "trichlor" or "trike," is a volatile organic compound (VOC) used in industrial settings as a solvent and metal degreaser, often in aerospace parts manufacturing. Under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), EPA has been evaluating health risks associated with TCE use and has proposed banning its use in vapor-degreasing operations and others.
 
PPI is hosting a third TCE roundtable for aerospace industries that still use TCE, which will be offered both virtually and in person.
 
The program will include regulatory and industry solvent experts. For more information and to register, see our event page or call 800-578-8898. 
EPA Hazardous Waste Pharmaceutical Rule - Sewer Prohibition Effective Aug. 21, 2019

On Feb. 22, 2019,  EPA issued a rule that establishes streamlined standards designed specifically for the health care sector. These standards will protect human health and the environment while bringing efficiencies and cost savings to the sector.
 
This final rule also prohibits the sewering (e.g., flushing, pouring down the drain) of all hazardous waste pharmaceuticals by all health care facilities and reverse distributors. The sewering prohibition is effective Aug. 21, 2019, in all states, territories and Indian country.
Hazardous Waste Generator Workshops and New Online Training

Hazardous waste handler training is one of the single most important aspect of any hazardous waste management program. All generators (except non-accumulating CESQGs) are required to be trained within six months of taking their position and then annually afterward. This training must be documented. Two opportunities for classroom training follow:
  • KDHE Bureau of Waste Management (BWM) is hosting free hazardous waste generator workshops across the state. But don't delay as the workshops are in September. For more information and to enroll, visit the KDHE BWM website.
  • The K-State Pollution Prevention Institute has published an updated online training. Check it out by clicking here.
Celebrating 30 Years of Service to Kansas Industries

PPI wants to say "thank you" to all of our partners, clients and supporters. Check out our new  90-second celebration video  and plan to come by our 30-year celebration Oct.10 from 4 - 6 p.m. 
 
For more information and to RSVP, see our event page.. 
Kansas Energy Efficiency Day

The Kansas Governor's Office will issue a proclamation declaring Oct. 2 as "Kansas Energy Efficiency Day." To celebrate, the Kansas Corporation Commission Energy Division and K-State's Kansas Energy Program will host a Kansas Energy Efficiency Expo at the Blue Earth Plaza Oct. 2, 4:- 8 p.m.

The expo will be held the day before the start of the 2019 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference, Oct.3-4. Want to be an exhibitor? Simply complete and submit the exhibitor form. There is no charge for booth space. Interactive displays or giveaways are encouraged. 
Upcoming events

Sept. 13:  P2 Intern Symposium , Manhattan, Kansas
Sept. 25:  TCE Roundtable, Wichita, Kansas
Oct. 1-4: KDOL Health and Safety Conference, Topeka, Kansas
Oct. 2-4: SWANA Kansas, Mulvane, Kansas
Oct. 8-9:  Geology and Well Technology Seminar, Wichita, Kansas
Oct. 10:  PPI 30th Anniversary Open House , Manhattan, Kansas
Nov. 7-8:  Governor's Water Conference , Wichita, Kansas
Dec. 31: Apply for a P2 Intern - Deadline
 Mar. 31 - Apr. 2:  KOR WORKS! Conference , Topeka, Kansas
Important dates to remember

Tier II reporting due annually March 1
Class I and II air emission reports and fees due annually April 1
TRI reporting due annually July 1
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Established in 1989 within the College o f Engineering at Kansas State University, the Pollution Prevention Institute (PPI) has been providing environmental compliance and pollution prevention (P2) technical assistance to Kansas and Region 7 industries, communities and institutions for 30 years.
 
Entirely grant-funded, PPI provides a number of services including, 
P2 technical assistance, P2 engineering interns, P2 and environmental-compliance training. 

PPI partners with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to host the Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program known as SBEAP and with U.S. EPA to support the National SBEAP .