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In a final interpretative rule, the EPA has streamlined the process whereby federally recognized tribes with reservations apply to the Agency to be treated in a manner similar to states (TAS) for the purposes of administering Clean Water Act (CWA) regulatory programs. The primary change under the interpretative rule is that tribes will no longer […]
Q. In an automobile dealership service department, can the floor (inside of a building) or oil/water separator drains be counted as secondary containment for containers ranging from 55 gallons (gals) to 500 gals?
On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a brief order rescheduling the originally planned June 2, 2016, oral arguments in EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) litigation (West Virginia v. EPA) to September 27, 2016. The order also noted that arguments would be heard by the en banc (full) court of […]
Stuff happens. One day you’re a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) of hazardous waste, and then the next day you realize you’re a small quantity generator (SQG) of hazardous waste. Only it’s not one day that’s the issue; it’s one month, as hazardous waste generator status is determined by the volumes of hazardous waste […]
Hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) are required to not only obtain but also maintain their operating permits. Generators of hazardous waste are required to ensure that their hazardous waste is sent to a reputable TSDF. So, it is critical that generators know whether the permit at the TSDF they use is up […]
When you’re dealing with one type of waste, the allowable disposal options tend to be cut-and-dried. But when you’re dealing with mixtures of radioactive and hazardous waste, those options can be conflicting.
Medical environments generate a lot of waste, and the waste they generate often poses one or more hazards. Waste in a medical environment must be segregated based on the hazard(s) it presents and stored in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Yesterday’s Advisor presented the first five tips about how to green your company; today’s issue presents the final five.
A new campaign urges healthcare professionals to work to prevent potentially deadly infections by keeping their hands clean. Nurses and others know the importance of handwashing, don’t they? Keep reading to learn the surprising facts.
While OSHA can feel like a behemoth to an employer on the receiving end of citations and fines, the agency is a relatively small player compared with other federal agencies.