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EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/6

3/6/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/6

In this week's Roundup, a Texas oilfield, three HFC importers, and a small grocery store chain face civil penalties for alleged violations of US EPA's air and pesticides regulations.
EPA Reverses 2020 Clean Air Act Finding for Power Plants

3/6/2023

EPA Reverses 2020 Clean Air Act Finding for Power Plants

On March 6, US EPA announced a finding that it is “appropriate and necessary” to regulate coal- and oil- fired electricity generating units (i.e., power plants) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act.
Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

3/2/2023

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. 
Conjunctions & Compliance: And & Or in Lists

2/27/2023

Conjunctions & Compliance: And & Or in Lists

The use of "and" or "or" in a regulatory list may seem like a minor detail. In fact, these conjunctions can make or break the way you understand and apply a regulation. 
Railroad Ordered to Cleanup Derailment/Hazmat Release Site and Pay Costs

2/27/2023

Railroad Ordered to Cleanup Derailment/Hazmat Release Site and Pay Costs

US EPA has ordered the railway company connected to the freight train derailment and hazmat release in East Palestine, OH to remove hazardous substances from the site and to pay for cleanup.  
Hazmat Security Plans: Who Must Have One?

2/24/2023

Hazmat Security Plans: Who Must Have One?

Are you required to develop and implement a plan to address hazmat transportation security risks? Check all sixteen "triggers" for hazmat security planning here. 
OSHA Targeting Inspections With More Recent Data

2/21/2023

OSHA Targeting Inspections With More Recent Data

OSHA has updated its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) enforcement policy to rely on more recent injury and illness data when deciding which workplaces should be prioritized for health and safety inspection(s). 
Update on East Palestine Vinyl Chloride Incident

2/21/2023

Update on East Palestine Vinyl Chloride Incident

NTSB has identified a preliminary cause for the derailment involving eleven rail cars loaded with hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride. 
What’s New in the 2022 IMDG Code?

2/17/2023

What’s New in the 2022 IMDG Code?

Hazmat/dangerous goods vessel shippers should review the new edition of the IMDG Code for changes that may impact their operations. We’ve summarized some of the noteworthy revisions for the 2022 Edition here. 
Revised USPS Hazmat Rules Published in Postal Bulletin

2/16/2023

Revised USPS Hazmat Rules Published in Postal Bulletin

Revised requirements for mailing hazardous materials with the US Postal Service (USPS) appeared in the latest Postal Bulletin on February 9, 2023

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