The Dirt from Cashman

Did you know that dust control is not the only air quality violation you need to worry about? Air quality management agencies strive to prevent deterioration of the air quality by ensuring that all sources operate in compliance with applicable Federal and State air quality regulations. This can include generators, cooling towers, boilers, and many other pieces of stationary or mobile equipment on your job site.

If a source is out of compliance or appropriate permitting is lacking, enforcement actions will be taken.

Are you in compliance? Many companies, unaware that they even need a permit, end up receiving warnings, corrective action measures, compliance orders, stop orders, or fines. Here are a few basic permitting questions to ask yourself:
- Do I have a process flow diagram?
- Is my process/activity an emission source?
- Are my emission units regulated?

To find the answers and avoid job site delays or costly fines, visit these websites for more information on air quality management in your area.
Permitting Basics (NDEP Bureau of Air Pollution Control)
Washoe County District Health Dept. Air Quality Management Division
Clark County Department of Air Quality Management

Did you know that you achieve Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification through a point system from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)? One of the items that Cashman Equipment received LEED points for was having 15% recycled material in the asphalt of our parking lots! What kind of recycled materials does your company use?

Changing environmental regulations can be difficult to keep up with. Are there new restrictions on smog levels? Are you appropriately controlling the water runoff from your job site? Are your commercial renovations disturbing lead-based paint? Not only can new environmental regs affect your business operations, they can also raise the cost of doing business. However, there is a plain language regulation compliance website that can assist you in keeping track of the changes that will impact you. The Construction Industry Compliance Center (CICA) website can help you stay informed, while also providing you with a starting point for additional research.