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Compliance Archives - March 2023

RCRA Update: Latest on Generator Improvements Adoption

9/16/2025

RCRA Update: Latest on Generator Improvements Adoption

New Hampshire is the latest state to adopt EPA's 2016 Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, with new requirements and reliefs for generators in effect as of August 1, 2025. 
Final Rule: 18 Hazmat Rule Petitions Adopted

5/10/2024

Final Rule: 18 Hazmat Rule Petitions Adopted

Update: A Final Rule to adopt 18 hazardous materials petitions-for-rulemaking from the regulated community was published recently and took effect on April 3, 2024.
Update: Revised Cal DTSC Hazardous Waste Rule Open to 15 Day Comment Period

7/7/2023

Update: Revised Cal DTSC Hazardous Waste Rule Open to 15 Day Comment Period

Update 04/15/2024: California's Department of Toxic Substances Control submitted the generator improvements rule final rulemaking package for review on March 22, 2024. If approved, the GIR will become effective in California starting July 1, 2024.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/3

3/31/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/3

In this week's Roundup, six animal fat and vegetable oil companies, an oil and gas company, and a national freight company face civil penalties for alleged violations of US EPA's air and water regulations.
Hazmat Safety Advisory: Flammable Liquids by Rail

3/31/2023

Hazmat Safety Advisory: Flammable Liquids by Rail

US DOT released a hazardous materials Safety Advisory Notice related to DOT-111 specification rail tank cars in flammable liquid service recently. 
Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

3/31/2023

Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

Catch up on industry news for hazardous materials, environmental, and safety professionals this week with a 5-question quiz. 
Proposed: First Federal Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water

3/29/2023

Proposed: First Federal Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water

US EPA proposed establishing enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) today, March 29, 2023. Stakeholders and the public can submit comments until May 30, 2023. 
OSHA's Next GHS HazCom Update Coming Soon?

3/28/2023

OSHA's Next GHS HazCom Update Coming Soon?

OSHA now plans to release a Final Rule to align the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with elements from the 7th Revised Edition GHS in Spring 2023, per the agency's public regulatory agenda.
Hazmat Release: 31 Train Cars Derail in North Dakota

3/27/2023

Hazmat Release: 31 Train Cars Derail in North Dakota

31 cars derailed from a 70-car train carrying hazardous materials approximately 60 miles from Fargo, North Dakota. This comes less than two months after the derailment and large chemical release in Ohio.
RCRA Compliance Advisory on E-Manifest Data Errors

3/20/2023

RCRA Compliance Advisory on E-Manifest Data Errors

In a Compliance Advisory issued on March 14, EPA warns that enforcement action may be taken against facilities who submit incomplete or inaccurate data through the e-Manifest system.

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