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RCRA Generator Improvements Rule Remains on Track

1/31/2017

RCRA Generator Improvements Rule Remains on Track

EPA’s major overhaul of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is set to take effect in May 2017. Originally published in November 2016, this Final Rule is not impacted by the recent freeze on new EPA regulations and will take effect as scheduled.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/31

1/31/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/31

We hope that providing information about EPA enforcement cases will help you identify and fix noncompliance issues that could leave your company facing costly penalties and future liability.
President Issues Executive Order to Slash Regulations

1/30/2017

President Issues Executive Order to Slash Regulations

An Executive Order issued by the Office of the President on January 30, 2017 calls for a reduction in the number of Federal regulations impacting US businesses. Specifically, the executive order calls for two existing regulations to be repealed for each new regulation created.
Regulatory Freeze Puts EPA and DOT Rules on Ice Until March 21

1/26/2017

Regulatory Freeze Puts EPA and DOT Rules on Ice Until March 21

In response to an Executive Memorandum issued on January 20 that ordered the heads of Federal agencies to delay the effective date of any new regulations for 60 days, US EPA today published a list of regulations subject to the “regulatory freeze.
Executive Memoranda Put Freeze on New Regulations

1/25/2017

Executive Memoranda Put Freeze on New Regulations

This week, the office of the President issued two executive memoranda that impact the actions of regulatory agencies like US EPA, DOT, OSHA, and others.   
Updated: DOT Withdraws 2017 Lithium Battery Updates for Now

1/25/2017

Updated: DOT Withdraws 2017 Lithium Battery Updates for Now

URGENT: PHMSA has withdrawn its HM 215N Final Rule after the Agency last week announced it as Final and effective as of January 18, 2017.
Urgent: PHMSA Withdraws HM 215N Hazmat Harmonization Rule

1/25/2017

Urgent: PHMSA Withdraws HM 215N Hazmat Harmonization Rule

URGENT: PHMSA has withdrawn its HM 215N Final Rule after the Agency last week announced it as Final, in response to an executive memorandum from the President.

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/24

1/24/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/24

For the second time in six months, EPA this month raised its fines for noncompliance with major environmental programs. We hope that providing information about EPA enforcement cases will help you identify and fix noncompliance issues that could leave your company facing costly penalties and future liability.
RCRA Training for Managers: Nashville, Detroit, Memphis, and more

1/24/2017

RCRA Training for Managers: Nashville, Detroit, Memphis, and more

RCRA training trusted nationwide comes to Nashville, Detroit, Memphis, Charlotte, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio next month.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/17

1/17/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/17

In this week's EPA Enforcement Roundup: a $1.4 million RCRA hazardous waste penalty for a chemical producer, Clean Air Act and EPCRA reporting violations for a pasta maker, and more.

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