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Compliance Archives - November 2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/29

11/29/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/29

In this week's Roundup, a cement maker pays $200,000 for alleged air emissions violations. Plus, a pesticide application servicer allegedly failed to follow all labeled use requirements for a fumigant on an almond farm.
Post-Thanksgiving EH&S Wrap-up Blog

11/29/2021

Post-Thanksgiving EH&S Wrap-up Blog

Catch up on the EH&S news you might have missed during Thanksgiving week, including the latest efforts to ease port congestion on the west coast and the status of OSHA's COVID-19 Vax-or-Test ETS.
NGP Facilities Added to TRI Reporting Rule

11/29/2021

NGP Facilities Added to TRI Reporting Rule

Natural Gas Processing facilities were added to the list of industry sectors subject to the EPCRA Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Rule (40 CFR Part 372). The first reports from this sector will cover the 2022 reporting year be due July 1, 2023. 
Quick Quiz: Are You a Training Grandmaster?

11/29/2021

Quick Quiz: Are You a Training Grandmaster?

Take this 5-minute quiz to find out how well you know the training requirements for hazmat employees and hazardous waste personnel. 
DHS, Coast Guard Increase Hazmat Shipping and CFATS Penalties

11/22/2021

DHS, Coast Guard Increase Hazmat Shipping and CFATS Penalties

The US Coast Guard increased civil penalties for hazardous materials vessel shipping violations last month. 
Update: 2018 TSCA Mercury Reporting Rule Revised

11/22/2021

Update: 2018 TSCA Mercury Reporting Rule Revised

On November 8, a revision to EPA's 2018 rule "Reporting Requirements for TSCA Mercury Inventory: Mercury" was published to the Federal Register and will go into effect on December 8.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/22

11/22/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/22

In this week's Roundup, a gas facility will pay $230,000 for alleged violations of chemical release prevention and reporting regulations. Plus, a container ship allegedly violated its Clean Water Act Permit during 11 voyages between 2016 and 2021.
EPA Plans Two RCRA Hazardous Waste Rules for PFAS

11/15/2021

EPA Plans Two RCRA Hazardous Waste Rules for PFAS

US EPA plans to propose two RCRA hazardous waste rules to address the environmental impacts of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and facilitate cleanup of sites contaminated with these so-called forever chemicals.
 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/15

11/15/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/15

In this week's Roundup, a supermarket will pay $206K for allegedly selling an unregistered disinfectant that makes unfounded claims about its use against COVID-19. Plus, an oil refinery agrees to process excess hazardous waste by the end of this year following alleged RCRA violations.
Aerospace Manufacturer Faces $308K in OSHA Safety & Training Violations

11/10/2021

Aerospace Manufacturer Faces $308K in OSHA Safety & Training Violations

A Connecticut aircraft parts manufacturer has been cited by OSHA for alleged violations of the Agency’s hazardous substance exposure safety and training regulations.

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