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EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/14

3/13/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/14

For the second time in six months, EPA in January 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.
Why You Should Correct Minor Violations During CUPA Inspections

3/13/2017

Why You Should Correct Minor Violations During CUPA Inspections

Did you know that during a CUPA hazardous waste inspection, if you correct a minor violation in the presence of the inspector, the inspector is forbidden by law from issuing you a citation for that violation? It’s true!  
Know Your EPA Water Rules: Sole Source Aquifers

3/13/2017

Know Your EPA Water Rules: Sole Source Aquifers

The Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986 (SDWA) required the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish criteria through which an aquifer may be declared a critical aquifer protection area. These aquifers are colloquially referred to as “sole source aquifers.” These are, essentially, aquifers that are the only drinking water supply for the population of a region.
3 Lockout/Tagout Exclusions You Can Use

3/13/2017

3 Lockout/Tagout Exclusions You Can Use

Capitalizing on these OSHA lockout/tagout exceptions the correct way can prevent employees from ignoring or “working around” what some may see as overly burdensome or time-consuming safety requirements. By taking alternative, OSHA-approved precautions during machine maintenance or service, employees can keep normal operations moving smoothly without unnecessarily risking their safety or health. 
OSHA Releases New GHS Enforcement Memo

3/7/2017

OSHA Releases New GHS Enforcement Memo

In a memo aimed at field staff who perform workplace safety inspections, issued in September but posted to OSHA’s website recently, OSHA provides useful guidance for chemical industry professionals tasked with maintaining compliance with the updated GHS Hazard Communication Standard, or 2012 HCS.
When Do OSHA Lockout/Tagout Rules Apply at My Site?

3/7/2017

When Do OSHA Lockout/Tagout Rules Apply at My Site?

A steam valve is automatically turned on burning workers who are repairing a downstream connection in the piping. A jammed conveyor system suddenly releases, crushing a worker who is trying to clear the jam....
Army and EPA to Review Waters of the US Rule

3/6/2017

Army and EPA to Review Waters of the US Rule

In response to the Presidential directive issued last month, the US EPA and the Army announced today their intention to review and rescind or revise the 2015 Waters of the United States Rule.
OSHA To Delay Beryllium PEL Compliance Deadline

3/2/2017

OSHA To Delay Beryllium PEL Compliance Deadline

In today’s Federal Register, OSHA proposed to delay the effective date of its lowered permissible exposure limit (PEL) for beryllium until May 20, 2017.
POTUS Orders Review of WOTUS Rule

3/1/2017

POTUS Orders Review of WOTUS Rule

Yesterday the President signed an executive order to require the new Administrator of the EPA to review the Final Rule “Definition of Waters of the United States,” or “WOTUS Rule.”

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