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In December, CDPHE adopted Regulation 31, a new air quality rule targeting methane emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. What’s changing?✅ Applies to up to 32 of Colorado’s 82 municipal solid waste landfills by targeting facilities based on waste-in-place and methane emissions — expanding regulatory reach beyond federal minimums.✅ Establishes stricter gas collection and control… Continue reading 🚨 Colorado Update: New Methane Rules for Landfills 🚨

We’re wrapping up  the year with thoughtful solutions. Thank you to our clients, partners, and colleagues for another great year. We’re looking forward to continuing to support your environmental and compliance needs in the year ahead. We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hannukah. Cheers and Happy New Year from the Rule Engineering… Continue reading ❄️ Happy Holidays from Rule Engineering!

Measuring more than just slopes — we measure peace of mind. Here’s one of our team members surveying an earthen embankment with a Trimble device as part of our regular inspection program. These efforts keep critical infrastructure safe, stable, and in compliance — all while giving us some great views! From site assessments and remediation… Continue reading 🌿📐 Out in the Field, Precision Matters

As the year comes to a close, please remember this update for new wells in the new year: The Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR) updated rules affecting how wells are permitted and constructed statewide. These updates raise the bar for protecting public health and groundwater quality across Colorado. Permitting Changes (HB25-1014, effective Aug. 2025)… Continue reading Colorado Water Well Permitting & Construction Rules Changed

During Summer of 2025, the EPA extended major compliance deadlines for air regulations (NSPS, OOOOb/c), these have been finalized effective Dec 3, 2025: ⏳ Finalized deadlines: These extensions = more breathing room for planning, but compliance isn’t optional.👉 Need help updating your air compliance strategy? Reach out to us for a gap-check, next steps, or… Continue reading 🚨Reminder: EPA Update for Oil & Gas Operators

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