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Does Your State Regulate PCBs as Hazardous Waste?

3/1/2021

Does Your State Regulate PCBs as Hazardous Waste?

The RCRA statutory definition of “hazardous waste” specifically excludes polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Why is that, and how should these wastes be managed and disposed of? The answer may depend on what state you're in. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/1

3/1/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/1

In this week's Roundup, a contractor allegedly constructed an illegal campground with improper watershed stabilization practices. Plus, a boat repair shop commits to $142K in fines and agrees to preventative measures after alleged Clean Water Act violations.  
Two EPA Reporting Deadlines Coming in March

2/12/2021

Two EPA Reporting Deadlines Coming in March

Tax accountants are not the only professionals who are busy this time of year. For EHS professionals, the new calendar year brings with it the job of submitting various reports to the EPA or state agencies.
 
Preparing for a Federal OSHA COVID-19 Standard

2/12/2021

Preparing for a Federal OSHA COVID-19 Standard

A recent Executive Order directs OSHA to consider promulgating, by March 15, emergency worker protections to address the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace.
Chill Out with a Cold Chemicals Quiz

2/11/2021

Chill Out with a Cold Chemicals Quiz

Brace for winter by testing your knowledge of how the cold impacts worker safety and the chemicals we use, ship, and transport.
CSB Investigating Liquid Nitrogen Release That Killed 6

2/8/2021

CSB Investigating Liquid Nitrogen Release That Killed 6

Investigators were deployed to the scene of a liquid nitrogen release in a Georgia poultry plant that killed six workers and hospitalized twelve others.
 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/8

2/8/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/8

In this week's Roundup, a medical waste incinerator is expected to provide $2 million in low-emitting school buses to resolve its alleged Clean Air Act violations. Plus, a national pharmacy chain is expected to pay $4.5 million related to its alleged improper hazardous waste disposal practices.

2/8/2021

Can I Go to Jail for Hazardous Waste Violations?

Can a person be jailed for violating the RCRA hazardous waste regulations. The short answer is yes.
OSHA Issues Stronger Guidance on COVID-19

2/8/2021

OSHA Issues Stronger Guidance on COVID-19

OSHA recently released new guidance to help protect US employees from COVID-19 in the workplace. The guidance recommends measures employers can implement based on the latest data from CDC.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/2

2/2/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/2

In this week's Roundup, two island shipyards face nearly $200K in Clean Water Act violations after alleged stormwater discharges. Plus, EPA finds a cold storage company allegedly mismanaged anhydrous ammonia at three of its Iowa facilties. 

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