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1/7/2023

US DOT, EPA, and OSHA Increase Civil Penalties for 2023

Update: OSHA has now finalized a rule to increase the maximum and minimum civil penalties for workplace health and safety violations. For a willful or repeat violation, the maximum penalty increased about $11,000.

1/6/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/9

In our first EPA Enforcement Roundup of 2023, three chemical industry facilities will pay to settle alleged violations of chemical emergency preparedness, hazardous waste, and environmental reporting regulations.

1/3/2023

Final Rule: New Waters of the US Definition Under the Clean Water Act

The Final Rule restores the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) that was in place before a 2015 Final Rule, with updates to reflect relevant Supreme Court decisions.

12/29/2022

2023 Workshops in Nashville Start Jan 23

Kick off 2023 right with in-person RCRA or hazardous materials training in the Nashville, TN area. RCRA and DOT workshops in Nashville start on January 23.

12/28/2022

FAA: 55 Lithium Battery Air Incidents in 2022

Details from US FAA's latest report on lithium battery incidents involving smoke, fire, or extreme heat aboard airplanes, including summaries of nine incidents that occurred on cargo aircraft.

12/27/2022

Final Rule: 49 CFR Lithium Battery Regulations Revised

A Final Rule to revise the 49 CFR regulations for lithium battery air shipments replaces an interim Final Rule in effect since March 2019—and includes important changes that shippers should be aware of.

12/27/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/26

A fruit processing company, a storage facility, and a tour operator will all face civil penalties for alleged environmental violations.

12/19/2022

Addendum I to the 2023 IATA DGR Released

IATA has released the first Addendum to the 64^th Edition of its Dangerous Goods Regulations (2023). Mandatory compliance with the new edition begins on January 1.

12/9/2022

PHMSA Releases Hazmat FAQs on HMR Applicability

The first of PHMSA's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) releases is now available and focuses on the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

12/7/2022

Refinery Ordered to Remove Mismanaged Chemicals

US EPA has ordered a refinery in St. Croix to remove at least 77,000 pounds of ammonia, liquefied petroleum gas, amines, and hydrogen sulfide from facility equipment to prevent an emergency release.

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