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OSHA Expands Penalty Policy for First Time Since 1990

1/26/2023

OSHA Expands Penalty Policy for First Time Since 1990

A major policy shift may result in more citations issued and more expensive penalties for noncompliance with some frequently violated OSHA Standards in general industry (and other) workplaces.
California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan Changes in Effect as of January 1

1/23/2023

California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan Changes in Effect as of January 1

Effective as of January 1, 2023, California amended its Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) program to more strictly limit the use of exemptions for "retail establishments" and "consumer products," among other changes.
Annual Chemical Inventory Report Due 3/1

1/23/2023

Annual Chemical Inventory Report Due 3/1

Required under EPCRA, Tier I or Tier II chemical inventory reporting is due on March 1 from facilities that had more than the threshold quantity of any covered hazardous chemical on site at any time during 2022.
EPA Enforcement Roundup Week of 1/23

1/20/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup Week of 1/23

In this week's Roundup, an explosives manufacturer, a battery recycling plant, and a property owner will all pay civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of environmental regulations.

1/20/2023

Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

Catch up on industry news for hazardous materials, environmental, and safety professionals this week with a 5-question quiz. 
Massachusetts Proposes Hazardous Waste Regulation Updates

1/16/2023

Massachusetts Proposes Hazardous Waste Regulation Updates

Mass DEP has proposed adopting provisions from the current Federal RCRA regulations, including the addition of aerosol cans to the list of universal wastes and EPA’s e-Manifest Rule.
 
Top Gun and the Superfund Tax

1/16/2023

Top Gun and the Superfund Tax

The Superfund Tax is a lot like the movie Top Gun. Both originated in the 1980's before going dormant for a while. Both have made a lasting impact on life in the US. And both came back in 2022.
2023 Workshops in Chicago Start April 18

1/13/2023

2023 Workshops in Chicago Start April 18

Lion's Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT) and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management training workshops come to Chicago from April 18–21.
US DOT, EPA, and OSHA Increase Civil Penalties for 2023

1/7/2023

US DOT, EPA, and OSHA Increase Civil Penalties for 2023

Update: OSHA has now finalized a rule to increase the maximum and minimum civil penalties for workplace health and safety violations. For a willful or repeat violation, the maximum penalty increased about $11,000. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/9

1/6/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/9

In our first EPA Enforcement Roundup of 2023, three chemical industry facilities will pay to settle alleged violations of chemical emergency preparedness, hazardous waste, and environmental reporting regulations.

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