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Compliance Archives - January 2022

Cross-training RCRA Personnel for More Flexibility

2/1/2022

Cross-training RCRA Personnel for More Flexibility

When employees lack appropriate training to prepare hazardous waste for transportation, even small mistakes can lead to delayed shipments, releases in transit, injuries, and costly penalties. 
Hazmat, EPA, and Safety Regulations to Watch in 2022

1/31/2022

Hazmat, EPA, and Safety Regulations to Watch in 2022

The Fall 2021 semi-annual Agenda of Regulatory and De-regulatory Actions details rulemakings that US EPA, US DOT, and OSHA have planned for the near and long-term future.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/31

1/31/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/31

In this week's Roundup, a gas station chain agree to install a $600,000 central monitoring system after EPA identified RCRA violations at 15 company locations. Plus, a chemical manufacturer pays $145,000 to resolve alleged chemical safety and management violations.
EPA Plans Unannounced Inspection Push

1/31/2022

EPA Plans Unannounced Inspection Push

EPA has announced plans to conduct more unannounced inspections of facilities suspected of noncompliance with environmental regulations.
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 Vax-or-Test ETS

1/27/2022

OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 Vax-or-Test ETS

Update:  On January 26, 2022, OSHA withdrew its emergency temporary standard (ETS) that would have required employers with 100 or more employees to implement vaccination-or-testing requirements for employees. 
 
Lessons From 3 Real Hazmat Incident Reports

1/27/2022

Lessons From 3 Real Hazmat Incident Reports

US DOT PHMSA processed more than 20,000 reports of transportation incidents involving hazardous materials last year. Each incident illustrates how small mistakes can result in shipping delays, packaging waste, lost product, injuries, and potential penalties for noncompliance with the HMR. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/24

1/24/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/24

In this week's Roundup, a frieght company will pay $1.5 million after a train derailment released 117,500 gallons of crude oil. Plus, a real estate developer improperly discharged building materials into wetlands without a Clean Water Act permit.
PHMSA Extends Enforcement Discretion for Hazmat Cylinders

1/21/2022

PHMSA Extends Enforcement Discretion for Hazmat Cylinders

PHMSA will continue to allow shippers to offer Division 2.2 hazardous materials (non-flammable gases) in cylinders that are no more than 12 months overdue for periodic requalification. 
How Much Do You Know About Lithium Batteries?

1/21/2022

How Much Do You Know About Lithium Batteries?

Take this quick lithium battery quiz to test your knowledge of the latest lithium battery regulations and the history of these batteries in commerce. 
Coast Guard, USPS Increase Hazmat Shipping Civil Penalties

1/17/2022

Coast Guard, USPS Increase Hazmat Shipping Civil Penalties

The US Coast Guard and the US Postal Service increased civil penalties for violations of hazardous materials shipping regulations in vessel transportation and in the mail system, respectively.

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