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Post-Holiday EH&S Wrap-up Blog

12/27/2021

Post-Holiday EH&S Wrap-up Blog

Lion News staff sweeps up the regulatory compliance insights and headlines you might have missed over the winter holiday break, including new lithium battery guidance from IATA you can download now. 
How COVID-19 Impacted RCRA Hazardous Waste Enforcement

12/20/2021

How COVID-19 Impacted RCRA Hazardous Waste Enforcement

Even in a year when RCRA inspections slowed significantly, it seems from EPA’s data that the rate of compliance at hazardous waste facilities barely changed. We have a few guesses why.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/20

12/20/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/20

In this week's Roundup, a telecom company pledges up to $1.5 million towards the recovery of abandoned cables in Lake Tahoe. Plus, a major agricultural company agrees to over $22 million in FIFRA-related fines and penalties.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/13

12/13/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/13

In this week's Roundup, a fishing company agrees to pay $725,000 after an improper discharge of engine room bilge oily mixtures in American Samoa. Plus, a vineyard allegedly provided insufficient emergency response training to its workers related to its use of anhydrous ammonia.
Two New Board Members Appointed to CSB

12/13/2021

Two New Board Members Appointed to CSB

On December 10, 2021, the Senate confirmed two new Board Members to the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), Stephen Owens and Sylvia Johnson.
Senate Disapproves OSHA's COVID-19 Vax-or-Test ETS

12/13/2021

Senate Disapproves OSHA's COVID-19 Vax-or-Test ETS

On December 8, 2021, the US Senate voted to disapprove OSHA’s emergency Standard that requires large employers to ensure workers receive a COVID-19 vaccination or are regularly tested.
RCRA Housekeeping to Close 2021

12/7/2021

RCRA Housekeeping to Close 2021

As we count down the days until 2022, now is a good time to review and organize the "administrative" elements of compliance with the RCRA hazardous waste regulations. Good recordkeeping is essential; inspectors commonly review records during onsite inspections.  
OSHA to Initiate Heat Illness Safety Rule

12/6/2021

OSHA to Initiate Heat Illness Safety Rule

Update 12/6/2021: OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments on the ANPRM for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings to January 26, 2022.
Grocery Store Faces $10K in OSHA COVID-19 and Workplace Safety Violations

12/2/2021

Grocery Store Faces $10K in OSHA COVID-19 and Workplace Safety Violations

A grocery store in Milledgeville, GA has been issued a civil penalty by OSHA for alleged shortcomings in coronavirus and amputation safety protocols.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/29

11/29/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 11/29

In this week's Roundup, a cement maker pays $200,000 for alleged air emissions violations. Plus, a pesticide application servicer allegedly failed to follow all labeled use requirements for a fumigant on an almond farm.

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