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Compliance Archives - June 2021

When to Indicate RQ for Hazmat Shipments

6/22/2021

When to Indicate RQ for Hazmat Shipments

While US DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) apply to the transportation of hazmat, certain 49 CFR requirements address potential environmental impacts of hazmat releases.
 
e-Manifest Usage Low as June 30 Deadline Looms

6/21/2021

e-Manifest Usage Low as June 30 Deadline Looms

June 30, 2021 is the deadline for receiving facilities to start using the electronic Hazardous Waste Manifest (e-Manifest) system to submit hazardous waste transportation paperwork. Find out what that means for hazardous waste generators. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/21

6/21/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/21

In this week's Roundup, a New England city agrees to over $100 million in repairs to its sewage system to reduce  accidental discharges. Plus, a power company is ordered to pay at least $30K to install electric vehicle charging stations to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations.
Crowded Ports and a Container Shortage Spell Delays for Shippers

6/17/2021

Crowded Ports and a Container Shortage Spell Delays for Shippers

A perfect storm of circumstances is limiting available cargo capacity, stranding containerships in port, and delaying the transportation of everything from fruits and vegetables to hazardous chemicals.  
OMB Seeks Input on Social Costs of Greenhouse Gases

6/14/2021

OMB Seeks Input on Social Costs of Greenhouse Gases

Public comments are due next week concerning a new technical document that details the “social costs of greenhouse gases” that the Federal government uses to estimate the benefits of new air regulations.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/14

6/14/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/14

In this week's Roundup, 42,000 gallons of jet fuel was accidentally released from a bulk fuel storage facility. Plus, a maritime logistics company modifies its loading practices and pays $27K to prevent scrap metal discharges to resolve alleged Clean Water violations.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/7

6/7/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/7

In this week's Roundup, a West Virginia metal manufacturing facility agreed to pay $82K after alleged violations related to fugitive particulate matter emissions standards. Plus, TCEQ finds an oil and gas equipment fabricator improperly managed industrial waste at their Texas facility.
Is It Recordable? COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

6/7/2021

Is It Recordable? COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

Newly updated OSHA guidance clarifies whether or not an employee's reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine is considered a recordable illness per 29 CFR 1904.
How to Use EPA's RCRA Exclusion for Airbag Waste

6/7/2021

How to Use EPA's RCRA Exclusion for Airbag Waste

To capitalize on the exclusion for airbag waste and comply with RCRA, facilities that handle these products must meet certain management conditions, packaging rules, and documentation requirements.  
USPS to Update Hazmat Limited Quantity Rules

6/4/2021

USPS to Update Hazmat Limited Quantity Rules

The US Postal Service will remove references to ORM-D from its Publication 52 requirements to harmonize the mail standards with US DOT's Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). 

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