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EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/5

2/5/2024

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/5

This week's Roundup highlights alleged environmental violations including an oil spill on Tribal land, the sale of unregistered pesticides, and EPCRA violations stemming from a large chemical release.
TSCA Tuesday: 5 Plastics Chemicals May Be Restricted

1/30/2024

TSCA Tuesday: 5 Plastics Chemicals May Be Restricted

Updated: US EPA will hold a webinar on February 20 during which the agency is interested to learn more about five chemicals being considered as priorities for risk review under TSCA, including vinyl chloride.
Ohio Hazmat Rail Disaster: 1 Year Later

1/30/2024

Ohio Hazmat Rail Disaster: 1 Year Later

Saturday, February 3, marks one year since twenty rail cars carrying hazardous materials left the tracks in East Palestine, OH, leading to a massive fire and chemical release. One year later, what has changed? 
OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/29

1/29/2024

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/29

This week's Roundup covers alleged workplace safety violations by manufacturers of automotive carpeting, musical instruments, and electric vehicle batteries. 
Video: Shipping Lithium Batteries In 2024

1/23/2024

Video: Shipping Lithium Batteries In 2024

Explore key considerations and regulatory details for shippers of lithium batteries in 2024. Also: Get the free guide Lithium Batteries: 4 Keys For Shippers, available now. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/22

1/22/2024

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/22

This week’s Roundup includes a $7M dollar settlement with 5 companies to resolve "historic discharges of hazardous substances" at a refinery originally built in 1919.
OSHA Penalties Increase for 2024

1/19/2024

OSHA Penalties Increase for 2024

As of January 15, 2024, OSHA may assess larger maximum (and minimum) civil penalties for employer safety violations. The maximum civil penalty for a willful or repeat violation increased to $161,323.
OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/15

1/15/2024

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/15

This week's Roundup covers alleged workplace safety violations by a trade show display manufacturer, a beverage bottler, and a beef processor. 
How Undeclared Hazmat Gets Discovered In Transit

1/15/2024

How Undeclared Hazmat Gets Discovered In Transit

With thousands of undeclared shipments posing potential threat to worker safety, public health, and supply chain security every year, some may wonder: How would someone know that a package contains hazmat if the package displays no hazmat markings or labels?
EPA Launches Central Hub to Collect Ideas for Environmental Projects

1/11/2024

EPA Launches Central Hub to Collect Ideas for Environmental Projects

EPA has accepted ideas for Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) from the public for years, but never offered a central place to send those ideas. That changed last month.

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