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EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/2

2/2/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/2

In this week's Roundup, two island shipyards face nearly $200K in Clean Water Act violations after alleged stormwater discharges. Plus, EPA finds a cold storage company allegedly mismanaged anhydrous ammonia at three of its Iowa facilties. 
Hospital Fined $108K For RCRA Violations

2/1/2021

Hospital Fined $108K For RCRA Violations

A hospital system in the DC metro area has been fined $108,304 by EPA for alleged mismanagement of hazardous waste. EPA announced the settlement last week on January 27. EPA cited various alleged violations of RCRA in its statement.
Quick Quiz: Shipping Consumer Commodities

1/28/2021

Quick Quiz: Shipping Consumer Commodities

How well do you know the rules for shipping hazmat consumer commodities by ground, air, and vessel?
How to Ship Lab Packs

1/25/2021

How to Ship Lab Packs

Lab packs are a method used by chemical research labs, universities, medical facilities, warehouses, and others to ship a variety of waste chemicals off site for disposal at once, in a single package.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/25

1/25/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/25

In this week's Roundup, a major chemical manufacturer promises nearly $300 million in site improvements after alleged Clean Air Act violations. Plus, a military base and a metal producer are ordered to pay $300K for alleged violations of RCRA.
Delaware Adopts New Hazardous Waste Regulations

1/22/2021

Delaware Adopts New Hazardous Waste Regulations

Effective January 21, 2021, Delaware has adopted the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule and new RCRA regulations for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals (HWP), aerosol cans, waste airbags, and more.
EPA Unveils 2019 TRI Report

1/22/2021

EPA Unveils 2019 TRI Report

Last week, EPA released its annual Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis for 2019. The TRI Report chronicles chemical waste management activities at public and private entities as part of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) compliance.
Stronger OSHA Action on COVID-19 Coming Soon

1/22/2021

Stronger OSHA Action on COVID-19 Coming Soon

President Joe Biden has directed OSHA to do more to protect workers from COVID-19 and enforce workplace safety standards.
EPA Clarifies New PFAS Restrictions

1/22/2021

EPA Clarifies New PFAS Restrictions

To inform businesses using materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), EPA released the Final Guidance document, clarifying the application of its July 2020 PFAS rule.

1/19/2021

Tracking TSCA Chemical Risk Evaluations

EPA has now completed all ten of its first scheduled chemical risk evaluations required under TSCA, as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act or LCSA.
 

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