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Compliance Archives - May 2023

Quick Quiz: Who's a "Hazmat Employee"?

5/31/2023

Quick Quiz: Who's a "Hazmat Employee"?

Take the quiz to see which of four shipping-related job roles are covered by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) per a PHMSA letter of interpretation about hazmat training for employees.
NY Adds Aerosol Cans, Paint as Universal Wastes

5/30/2023

NY Adds Aerosol Cans, Paint as Universal Wastes

Starting July 8, 2023, hazardous waste generators in New York may manage aerosol cans and paint under the streamlined universal waste standards. See the highlights of NYSDEC's rule.
Proposed Rule Aligns US Hazmat Rules with International Standards

5/30/2023

Proposed Rule Aligns US Hazmat Rules with International Standards

PHMSA's latest harmonization rule aligns the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with international standards like the UN Model Regulations, the ICAO Technical Instructions (TI), and the IMDG Code. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/29

5/30/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/29

In this week's Roundup, "the largest civil penalty ever secured for a Clean Air Act stationary source settlement." Plus, a chemical manufacturer faces a $2+ million penalty for alleged hazardous waste management, air, and water violations.
RCRA Solid Waste Rules for Coal Ash Proposed

5/24/2023

RCRA Solid Waste Rules for Coal Ash Proposed

US EPA proposed to establish regulatory requirements for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), also known as “coal ash,” in inactive surface impoundments at inactive facilities (i.e., “legacy impoundments”).  
OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/22

5/22/2023

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/22

Recent OSHA enforcement actions offer insights for employers about how and why citations are issued for (alleged) violations of general industry health and safety Standards.
Rules Proposed to Reduce Methane Emissions from Pipelines, Equipment

5/19/2023

Rules Proposed to Reduce Methane Emissions from Pipelines, Equipment

A proposed rule from PHMSA aims to improve detection of deteriorating pipelines before they lead to releases or incidents—something the current regulations do not adequately address, the agency says.
Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

5/19/2023

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. 
Flying Frozen Tamales, Undeclared

5/12/2023

Flying Frozen Tamales, Undeclared

Why do frozen steaks, tamales, pastries, and more show up regularly on hazmat Incident Reports submitted to US DOT?
7 Ways Safety Leaders Beat the Heat

5/11/2023

7 Ways Safety Leaders Beat the Heat

344 people died of heat-related illness in the workplace from 2011—2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Most heat-related deaths are preventable.

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