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2 New PHMSA Hazmat Interpretations for August 2017

9/11/2017

2 New PHMSA Hazmat Interpretations for August 2017

Last month, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued two hazmat interpretations of interest to shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers.
 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 9/5

9/5/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 9/5

In this week’s EPA Enforcement Roundup, the former owner of a Cleveland electro-plating facility is wanted for allegedly drilling holes in tanks of hazardous chemicals in an effort to sabotage the plant. Also, NYC will pay EPA for CERCLA hazardous substance cleanup, and a Massachusetts meat facility will pay six figures for Clean Air Act and EPCRA violations. 
Are Employers Required to Cover Costs of Voluntary Respirator Use?

9/5/2017

Are Employers Required to Cover Costs of Voluntary Respirator Use?

If the level of air contaminants in the workplace is irritating, but not dangerously high, employees may choose to wear respirators even when not required. Even when respirator use is completely voluntary, employers and employees still must follow OSHA rules to ensure that respirators are used properly.
 
RCRA and DOT Hazmat Training in North Jersey

9/5/2017

RCRA and DOT Hazmat Training in North Jersey

2 Days, 2 Certificates, Only 2 weeks left—Join us at the North Jersey Training Center for 2 days of expert training to meet both US DOT hazmat and RCRA hazardous waste training mandates. Reserve your seat now to maintain your DOT hazmat and RCRA certifications, earn CEUs, and get unmatched resources and 365 days of Membership for ongoing compliance support.
Postponed: Houston and Baton Rouge Hazmat Training

9/1/2017

Postponed: Houston and Baton Rouge Hazmat Training

Due to extreme weather and flooding in the greater Houston area, Lion Technology announced today that its 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG hazmat training workshops in Houston and Baton Rouge have been rescheduled.
How to Help Houston Now

8/30/2017

How to Help Houston Now

Looking for a way to help the people of Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey? These charitable organizations are seeking donations and support to help them provide food, water, supplies, shelter, and medical attention to those affected.  
 
TCEQ Rules Suspended in Wake of Hurricane Harvey

8/30/2017

TCEQ Rules Suspended in Wake of Hurricane Harvey

The governor of Texas has approved a request from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to suspend a number of environmental compliance requirements in 30 TAC. 
Explosion Risk Prompts Evacuation Near Texas Chemical Plant

8/30/2017

Explosion Risk Prompts Evacuation Near Texas Chemical Plant

UPDATE 08/31/17: Early this morning, emergency crews reported black smoke and fire at the Arkema organic peroxides plant in Crosby, TX. Those in the 1.5 mile evacuation area are being warned to stay away, as the risk of additoinal explosions and fires remains. Read Arkema's official statement here. 
 
Spring 2017 Unified Regulatory Agenda Released

8/28/2017

Spring 2017 Unified Regulatory Agenda Released

Last week, the Federal government released its semiannual update on regulatory actions to be finalized, proposed, or withdrawn in the coming months. Officially titled the “Current Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions” and released twice per year, the report looks a little different this time around. 
 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 8/29

8/28/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 8/29

In this week’s EPA Enforcement Roundup, four companies will pay more than $350,000 combined for chemical reporting violations under EPCRA and TSCA, and a paperwork storage company will pay for Safe Drinking Water Act violations. 
 

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