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7/30/2025

Small Quantity Generators Must Re-Notify EPA by September 1

EPA’s 2016 RCRA Generator Improvements Rule added a provision to the hazardous waste regulations to require re-notification from SQGs once every four years on September 1 (40 CFR 262.18(d)(1)).

7/28/2025

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 7/28

This Roundup highlights alleged TSCA, Clean Air Act, and FIFRA violations in Minnesota, Indiana, and Illinois.

7/25/2025

Quick Quiz: Hazmat Incidents, OSHA Penalties, and "Forever Chemicals"

Stay sharp with a quick EH&S quick quiz!

7/23/2025

Treating Hazardous Waste Without a Permit, Legally

In most cases, you must have a permit from the U.S. or State EPA before treating hazardous waste, but there are a few exceptions.

7/17/2025

Persistent "Forever Chemicals" Lead to $27M Settlement

After settling for $27 million, the amount recovered by the class-action suit is now over $90 million. If approved by the judge, the agreement would bring the total amount given to residents to about $41 million.

7/16/2025

OSHA Expands Penalty Reduction Program for Small Employers

In an effort to "minimize the burden on small businesses and increase prompt hazard abatement," OSHA has updated its procedures for calculating and assessing penalties for violations of workplace health and safety Standards.

7/14/2025

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 7/14

This Roundup highlights alleged Clean Air Act, EPCRA, FIFRA, and RCRA hazardous waste management violations in California and Illinois.

7/10/2025

Are All Compressed Gases Hazardous Materials?

Flammable and toxic gases are the two more obvious types of hazardous gas. The third is reserved for gases "compressed under pressure." Are all compressed gases treated equally by the hazmat regulations?

7/3/2025

What to Do When It's Too Hot for PPE?

PPE reduces the body’s normal way of getting rid of heat by sweating and other means and increases the physical effort to perform duties while carrying the extra weight of the PPE.

6/27/2025

Rail Fire Burns 1,218 Fireworks Packages

A hazmat incident report involving fireworks catching fire compels us to revisit federal hazmat incident reporting requirements and the importance of hazmat shipper training.

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