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EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/17

1/17/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/17

In this week's EPA Enforcement Roundup: a $1.4 million RCRA hazardous waste penalty for a chemical producer, Clean Air Act and EPCRA reporting violations for a pasta maker, and more.
EPA’s Proposed Plan to Evaluate TSCA Inventory Chemicals

1/17/2017

EPA’s Proposed Plan to Evaluate TSCA Inventory Chemicals

To determine which TSCA inventory chemicals are active and which are inactive, US EPA has proposed a “retrospective electronic notification” for chemicals manufactured/imported between June 2006 and June 2016 (approximately).
EPA Raises Penalties for Environmental Violations (Again)

1/16/2017

EPA Raises Penalties for Environmental Violations (Again)

US EPA last week again raised the civil penalties for violations of environmental compliance programs to keep pace with inflation.
PHMSA Starts Rolling on New Crude Oil Volatility Standards

1/16/2017

PHMSA Starts Rolling on New Crude Oil Volatility Standards

The US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking input on potentially establishing vapor pressure limits for unrefined petroleum-based products (and potentially all Class 3 liquids) shipped by any mode.
EPA Amends Consent Order for Drinking Water Near Parkersburg, WV Site

1/12/2017

EPA Amends Consent Order for Drinking Water Near Parkersburg, WV Site

In a press release issued January 9, 2017, US EPA announced it has amended a 2009 Safe Drinking Water Act consent order to require two companies to take additional action to reduce exposure to PFOA perfluorooctanoic acid (a.k.a PFOA or C8) in drinking water for some residents in Ohio and West Virginia.
FAA Amends Samsung Galaxy Emergency Restriction Prohibition Order

1/12/2017

FAA Amends Samsung Galaxy Emergency Restriction Prohibition Order

The US DOT Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today amended its Emergency Restriction Prohibition Order (FAA—2016-9288) for users and carriers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smart phone. 
Final Rule: TSCA Chemical Reporting for Nanoscale Materials

1/11/2017

Final Rule: TSCA Chemical Reporting for Nanoscale Materials

US EPA today announced it has finalized new chemical reporting and recordkeeping regulations for chemical substances manufactured or processed as nanoscale materials. 
EPA to Add CERCLA Financial Responsibility Requirements for Chemical Industry, Others

1/11/2017

EPA to Add CERCLA Financial Responsibility Requirements for Chemical Industry, Others

In today’s Federal Register, US EPA announced it will move forward with a rulemaking to establish financial responsibility requirements for the chemical, petroleum, and electric power industries under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/10

1/11/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/10

This week's EPA Enforcement Roundup features a $1.8 million fine for Clean Water Act violations and a settlement to resolve CERCLA, Clean Water, and Oil Pollution Act claims at a NY Superfund site. 
Hazardous Waste e-Manifest Advisory Board to Meet This Week

1/10/2017

Hazardous Waste e-Manifest Advisory Board to Meet This Week

This week in Arlington, VA, US EPA’s Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board will meet to discuss and plan for the implementation of the e-Manifest system. The meeting will run for 3 days, from January 10–12, according to EPA’s announcement in the Federal Register last month.

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