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Do you know how to navigate EPA’s new underground storage tank regulations? Watch this video to find out what’s new, what changed, and best practices to comply with this long-anticipated rule. Read more.
In December 2015, representatives of the world’s nations will convene in Paris to negotiate a climate change agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. In contrast to limited U.S. involvement in the development and implementation of the Kyoto agreement, the U.S. is expected to play a pivotal role in the Paris talks. Read more.
The environmental compliance world is constantly changing, but perhaps the most significant compliance modification to date is on the horizon. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled an integrated plan to propel environmental compliance and enforcement into the 21st century. Read more.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and a number of states and organizations are calling on businesses to take part in efforts to develop, buy, and use greener products. Today we will review some of these efforts. EPR Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) calls on those in the product […]
The 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule (2015 Final Rule) does not significantly affect the recycling exemption from full RCRA Subtitle C regulation found at 40 CFR 266.70 for precious metals being reclaimed in accordance with the 40 CFR 266.70 provisions. When in the process of revising the 2008 DSW rule, however, EPA did […]
At this writing, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is close to issuing a final rule amending the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). Yesterday we recapped some of the changes the EPA has proposed to update this standard, which is meant to protect farm workers and their families from exposure to pesticides. Today we will review […]
Following safety regulations isn’t just the right thing to do—it keeps employers on the right side of OSHA enforcement and saves money by avoiding fines, legal fees, and more. Read the article to learn about six companies that ran afoul of OSHA regulations and paid the price. Read more.
OSHA is encouraging retail groceries to adopt practices agreed to by a New England supermarket chain as part of a settlement deal with the agency. Read more.
At this writing, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is close to issuing a final rule amending the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). Today we will recap some of the changes the EPA has proposed to update this standard, which is meant to protect farm workers and their families from exposure to pesticides. Tomorrow we will […]
Recently, we received a question regarding how to record an injury to a temporary worker if the worker is placed on job restrictions and then placed at a job with a different company.