Archive for October 2021

Stormwater run-off picks up pollutants and contaminants once it falls to the ground, runs across impervious surfaces, and then eventually flows down the drain. Industrial facilities and construction sites must take aim at ensuring hazardous liquids and chemicals are safely maintained and always contained. It is a requirement, based on the Florida Department of Environmental…

The first step for an industrial facility, which requires a Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP), is to develop a robust strategic stormwater environmental compliance and continuity plan. This plan is called a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). An effective SWPPP requires strong best management practices (BMPs) to be defined and implemented to reduce stormwater pollutants from…

Based on the Florida DEP stormwater permit data, there are approximately 4000 unique Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector Generic Permits (MSGP) currently filed and active today in the State of Florida. Defined by the EPA, there are 30 sectors of industrial type businesses that defines the specific permit eligibility requirements.   All industrial businesses that fall within one…

The Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification is designed to increase a company’s visibility, business continuity, and confidence in the market.  Koncept Carma, Inc. dba KCI is now certified in many of Florida’s state entities. The certification is geared to promote minority and disadvantaged organizations among government entities and private sector businesses.  The state of…