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Compliance Archives - February 2019

PHMSA Updates 49 CFR Lithium Battery Air Regulations

2/28/2019

PHMSA Updates 49 CFR Lithium Battery Air Regulations

The updates in PHMSA’s IFR may look familiar to lithium battery shippers—these three new requirements were added to the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as “emergency revisions” in 2016.
TSCA Inventory Update: 40,655 Chemicals Active in US Market

2/25/2019

TSCA Inventory Update: 40,655 Chemicals Active in US Market

EPA's February 2019 update to the TSCA inventory shows that 86,228 total chemicals make up the current TSCA inventory. Of those, 40,655 chemical substances are active in commerce. 
In Effect April 1: New PHMSA Oil Spill Plan Rules for Railroads

2/25/2019

In Effect April 1: New PHMSA Oil Spill Plan Rules for Railroads

On Valentine’s Day 2019, US DOT announced a forthcoming Final Rule to require railroads to develop and submit Comprehensive Oil Spill Response Plans (COSRPs) for routes traveled by High Hazard Flammable Trains. 
 
What You Need to Know About Storing Flammable Liquids

2/25/2019

What You Need to Know About Storing Flammable Liquids

A popular misconception about flammable liquids is that it’s the liquid component of the material that catches fire and burns. It’s important to keep in mind that this is NOT the case. It is actually the vapors coming off the liquid that ignite...
 
The Business Case for Effective Hazardous Waste Management

2/19/2019

The Business Case for Effective Hazardous Waste Management

From legal exposure to liability to making money by recycling, instructor Rosie Bottone provides some guidance on how to make a business case for effective RCRA hazardous waste management. 
EPA Outlines Action Plan for PFAS Chemicals

2/15/2019

EPA Outlines Action Plan for PFAS Chemicals

On February 14 in Philadelphia, US EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a “historic” Action Plan to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
 
EPA Proposes New WOTUS Rule to Clarify Clean Water Act's Scope

2/15/2019

EPA Proposes New WOTUS Rule to Clarify Clean Water Act's Scope

The WOTUS definition determines which bodies of water are under the jurisdiction of EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers, i.e., which waters are subject to requirements for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)...
Save Your Seat for Spring Hazmat & RCRA Workshops Now

2/12/2019

Save Your Seat for Spring Hazmat & RCRA Workshops Now

Experience fully-engaged training that does more than meet relevant training mandates. Reserve your seat now for workshops that simplify the complex regulatory mandates you work with, and help you demonstrate the value of compliance to your organization.
 
TSCA Section 5 Review Periods Extended Due to Shutdown

2/11/2019

TSCA Section 5 Review Periods Extended Due to Shutdown

Due to the recent and historically long Federal government shutdown, EPA has extended its review period for recently submitted Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 5 notices.
 
Burning Love: How DOT and OSHA Regulate Flammable Materials

2/11/2019

Burning Love: How DOT and OSHA Regulate Flammable Materials

Whether you’re shopping for a last-minute gift of perfume or cologne, painting your nails or applying mascara for a hot date, or un-corking a bottle of wine to drink by candlelight, flammable and combustible materials play a major role in our celebration of this lovers’ holiday.
 

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