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Compliance Archives - November 2019

DTSC Fines Commercial Landlord & Tenants $124K for Illegal Haz Waste Disposal

11/27/2019

DTSC Fines Commercial Landlord & Tenants $124K for Illegal Haz Waste Disposal

Last month, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) reached a settlement with a property management company and its auto body and repair tenants for allegedly mishandling hazardous waste at over a dozen properties in the greater Sacramento area.
EPA Halts Sale of Toxic “Bag o’ Slag” Montana Mining Souvenirs

11/27/2019

EPA Halts Sale of Toxic “Bag o’ Slag” Montana Mining Souvenirs

On November 18, EPA Inspector General Charles Sheehan notified regional environmental agencies of a Montana visitor center selling toxic copper smelting waste in resealable, plastic sandwich bags to tourists.
Final Rule Alert: Aerosol Cans as Universal Waste

11/26/2019

Final Rule Alert: Aerosol Cans as Universal Waste

UPDATE 12/09/19: EPA's Final Rule to add hazardous waste aerosol cans to the universal waste program appeared in the Federal Register today, December 9, 2019. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/25

11/26/2019

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/25

This week, an agricultural retailer is ordered to purchase over $8k in emergency equipment for local first responders in addition to paying a penalty for RMP violations. Plus, an Arizona pesticide distributor pays $200k in FIFRA penalties for allegedly making false and misleading claims about its products.
Earn LSRP Credit: Two Online Courses Approved by SRPLB

11/25/2019

Earn LSRP Credit: Two Online Courses Approved by SRPLB

To help New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs) earn the continuing education needed to maintain the LSRP license, Lion Technology recently sought and received approval for two self-paced online courses.
 
2020 Preview: 3 Hazmat Rules to Watch

11/25/2019

2020 Preview: 3 Hazmat Rules to Watch

We review three hazardous materials rulemakings to keep an eye out for in 2020. These rules appeared in DOT PHMSA's section of the Fall 2019 Unified Agenda and relate to harmonization with international standards, safe transport of lithium batteries by air, and more. 
California DTSC Releases First Ever Hazardous Waste Facility Scorecards

11/21/2019

California DTSC Releases First Ever Hazardous Waste Facility Scorecards

In October, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) released its first statewide scorecard for permitted facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste.
Just Launched: Washington Dangerous Waste Management Course Update

11/21/2019

Just Launched: Washington Dangerous Waste Management Course Update

Lion's Washington Dangerous Waste Management online course is now updated to include major revisions adopted from EPA's RCRA Generator Improvements Rule, new management standards for solvent-contaminated wipes, and completely re-organized generator standards in Title 173 WAC. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/19

11/19/2019

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/19

In this week's Roundup, a hazardous waste disposal company and lumber supplier are fined nearly $400k combined for RCRA violations. Plus, a Salt Lake City-based chemical manufacturing facility resolves over $300k in FIFRA violations. 
EPA Investigates Hazardous Waste Found in New England Home

11/19/2019

EPA Investigates Hazardous Waste Found in New England Home

The EPA is stepping in to investigate buried waste at a house in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The waste was found in July, 2018 and subsequent tests revealed elevated levels of lead and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in soil throughout the neighborhood.
 

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