Compliance Topics - Environmental
11/9/2017
EPA Posts Updates on Clean Air Act Repeals and Delays
In today’s Federal Register, US EPA posted additional information regarding its efforts to repeal or delay three recently finalized Clean Air Act requirements. As we reported in August, EPA faces pushback from environmental groups and State Attorneys General who want the latest Clean Air Act protections to remain in place.
11/3/2017
Oil Giant Settles Alleged Clean Air Act Violations for $300 Million
In a settlement reached with the US EPA, the US Department of Justice, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), a major oil and gas company has agreed to install and operate air pollution control and monitoring technology at five of its petrochemical and plastics facilities in Texas and Louisiana.
10/30/2017
Earn CEUs and CECs with Complete EPA Regs Training
Looking for new ways to earn CEUs, maintain your professional license or certification, or learn more about how EPA regulations impact your business? Look no further! On November 6—7, Lion Technology will present the Complete Environmental Regulations Workshop in North Jersey./EPA-Proposes-New-Mercury-TSCA-Reporting-Requiremen/Mercury-Thumbnail.jpg.aspx?lang=en-US&width=144&height=95&ext=.jpg)
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10/13/2017
EPA Ready to Repeal Clean Power Plan
US EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on October 10 signed a proposed Rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan, a 2015 EPA rulemaking that set state-specific, rate-based limits on greenhouse gases emitted from electricity generating units, or EGUs (i.e., power plants).
10/6/2017
TSCA Reform Status Report: 1 Year Later
On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA), more commonly referred to as “TSCA Reform.” More than one year later, where does the Environmental Protection Agency stand on meeting its responsibilities for implementing TSCA reform?/EPA-Enforcement-Roundup-Week-of-10-10/Truck-Oil-thumbnail.jpg.aspx?lang=en-US&width=144&height=95&ext=.jpg)
10/6/2017
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 10/10
In this week’s EPA Enforcement Roundup, an Alaska hazmat carrier will pay for 3 diesel fuel spills caused by icy road conditions, a quarry will pay for Clean Water Act mistakes and an aluminium production facility will pay a six-figure fine for alleged Clean Air Act violations.
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