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EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/18

1/18/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/18

In this week's Roundup, a Utah oil refinery is fined nearly $350K for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Plan regulations. Plus, a company that manufactures and distributes agricultural products agrees to pay $88K to resolve alleged FIFRA violations related to its pesticide operations.
2020 EPA Enforcement by the Numbers

1/18/2021

2020 EPA Enforcement by the Numbers

On January 13, 2021, EPA released its annual summary of environmental enforcement activity for fiscal year 2020.
Two Texas Businesses Pay $74K for IHW Violations

1/15/2021

Two Texas Businesses Pay $74K for IHW Violations

This month, TCEQ approved enforcement actions against two businesses for alleged violation's of state requirements for management and disposal of industrial and hazardous waste (IHW).
OSHA Raises Penalties for Safety Violations

1/14/2021

OSHA Raises Penalties for Safety Violations

OSHA increased its civil penalties for violations of 29 CFR workplace safety Standards, effective January 15, 2021.
PHMSA Corrects 49 CFR Corrections Rule

1/13/2021

PHMSA Corrects 49 CFR Corrections Rule

The effective date of the 49 CFR editorial changes finalized late last year is January 21, 2021—not January 20, 2021 as the rulemaking originally read.
USPS Raises Penalties for Hazmat Violations in Mail System

1/13/2021

USPS Raises Penalties for Hazmat Violations in Mail System

The United States Postal Service (USPS) increased civil penalties for hazardous materials violations in the mail system.
Your Secret Weapon for EHS Compliance

1/12/2021

Your Secret Weapon for EHS Compliance

When you are the most knowledgeable regulatory expert around, where do you turn for help?
DOT Hazmat Penalties Rise for 2021

1/11/2021

DOT Hazmat Penalties Rise for 2021

US DOT increased civil penalties for transportation law violations this week, including violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
Fatal Work Injuries At 12-year High in 2019

1/11/2021

Fatal Work Injuries At 12-year High in 2019

A worker died from a work-related injury every ninety-nine minutes in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI). 
Are Aerosols Universal Waste in My State?

1/11/2021

Are Aerosols Universal Waste in My State?

EPA’s Final Rule to add aerosol cans to the RCRA universal waste program took effect nearly one year ago. But not everyone can manage aerosols as universal waste just yet. Did your state adopt the aerosol universal waste rule yet?
 

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