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3 More TSCA Chemical Risk Evaluations Finalized

1/4/2021

3 More TSCA Chemical Risk Evaluations Finalized

In recent weeks, US EPA announced three chemical risk evaluations required under TSCA as amended by the Lautenberg Law.  
Two New DOT Hazmat Regulations Finalized

12/29/2020

Two New DOT Hazmat Regulations Finalized

US DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) finished off 2020 with two new hazmat rulemakings.
 
No Change to NAAQS for Ozone, Particulate Matter

12/28/2020

No Change to NAAQS for Ozone, Particulate Matter

US EPA will retain, without change, the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for both ozone and particulate matter (PM).
 
EPA Increases Civil Penalties for 2021

12/28/2020

EPA Increases Civil Penalties for 2021

The cost of noncompliance with US EPA's air, water, chemical, and hazardous waste regulations just went up.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/28

12/28/2020

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 12/28

In this week's Roundup, a pair of cattle farmers are set to pay $76,000 for alleged stormwater discharges without the proper permit. Plus, an industrial fuel supplier allegedly violated EPCRA and US air emissions standards, resulting in a $1.3 million penalty.
Amazon Bans Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging

12/23/2020

Amazon Bans Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging

On December 8, Amazon announced that it would ban a series of toxic chemicals from food packaging used on its Amazon Kitchen brand. This latest update is part of Amazon’s Chemicals and Restricted Substances policy announced in 2018 to reduce usage of “chemicals of concern” as well as to promote transparency and accessibility to the company’s product health and sustainability data.
EPA Releases Final TSCA Risk Eval for Perchloroethylene

12/15/2020

EPA Releases Final TSCA Risk Eval for Perchloroethylene

US EPA released the results of its chemical risk evaluations for Perchloroethylene (PCE) on December 14.
Holiday Hazmat Return Season is Here

12/14/2020

Holiday Hazmat Return Season is Here

​With an unprecedented holiday shipping season now upon us, a global public health crisis still lingering, and the ORM-D designation going away on 12/31/20, retailers face new challenges when it comes to returning items that contain hazardous materials to suppliers or distributors this holiday season.  
Sneak Preview: Fall 2020 Unified Agenda Released

12/11/2020

Sneak Preview: Fall 2020 Unified Agenda Released

Federal agencies released the Fall 2020 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and De-regulatory Actions this week. Get a sneak peak at upcoming regulations that will impact environmental, hazardous materials, and safety pros in 2021.
PHMSA Extends COVID Hand Sanitizer Policy for Already-Packed Product

12/9/2020

PHMSA Extends COVID Hand Sanitizer Policy for Already-Packed Product

Update 12/08/20: Hand sanitizers manufactured and packaged before October 31 in accordance with the now-expired Notice of Enforcement Discretion may be offered and transported under the reliefs PHMSA granted for highway and rail modes.

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