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5/30/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/29

In this week's Roundup, "the largest civil penalty ever secured for a Clean Air Act stationary source settlement." Plus, a chemical manufacturer faces a $2+ million penalty for alleged hazardous waste management, air, and water violations.

5/24/2023

RCRA Solid Waste Rules for Coal Ash Proposed

US EPA proposed to establish regulatory requirements for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), also known as “coal ash,” in inactive surface impoundments at inactive facilities (i.e., “legacy impoundments”).

5/22/2023

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/22

Recent OSHA enforcement actions offer insights for employers about how and why citations are issued for (alleged) violations of general industry health and safety Standards.

5/19/2023

Rules Proposed to Reduce Methane Emissions from Pipelines, Equipment

A proposed rule from PHMSA aims to improve detection of deteriorating pipelines before they lead to releases or incidents—something the current regulations do not adequately address, the agency says.

5/19/2023

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.

5/12/2023

Flying Frozen Tamales, Undeclared

Why do frozen steaks, tamales, pastries, and more show up regularly on hazmat Incident Reports submitted to US DOT?

5/11/2023

7 Ways Safety Leaders Beat the Heat

344 people died of heat-related illness in the workplace from 2011—2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Most heat-related deaths are preventable.

5/11/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/15

In this week's Roundup, alleged NPDES permit violations lead to the "first ever" EPA enforcement action to address discharges of PFAS under the Clean Water Act. Plus, settlements related to EPCRA chemical release reporting and air emissions regulations.

5/8/2023

Fatal Explosion at Pharmaceuticals Plant in Massachusetts Under Investigation

A violent chemical explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Massachusetts that killed one employee remains under investigation as officials try to determine the cause.

5/5/2023

New TSCA Restrictions for Methylene Chloride Proposed

US EPA has proposed extensive new restrictions on the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane or DCM.

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