EPA Withdraws "Once In, Always In" Clean Air Act Policy

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EPA Withdraws "Once In, Always In" Clean Air Act Policy

Important Clean Air Action: The U.S. EPA withdrew the “once-in-always-in” policy under the CAA which required major sources to comply with MACT standards. Under the new policy, a facility can be reclassified as a smaller area source and as a result be subject to less stringent requirements.

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U.S. EPA Changes EPCRA Tier II Reporting Standards

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U.S. EPA Changes EPCRA Tier II Reporting Standards

The U.S. EPA has made changes to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting format. Since OSHA adopted the Global Harmonization of Systems (GHS) protocol, the EPA has updated their hazardous chemical inventory reporting requirements to match this standard.

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Mitigating the Effect of OSHA's Silica Rule

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Mitigating the Effect of OSHA's Silica Rule

With 12 months remaining until the enforcement date, a large majority of foundries appear to have made no progress toward compliance – but there is a workable strategy. Learn more in Trent Blake’s article on OSHA's Silica Rule, published in Foundry Management & Technology's Foundry Magazine.

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OSHA Proposed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Rule

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OSHA Proposed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Rule

OSHA’s proposed rule revises outdated, unnecessary, or redundant requirements that govern 18 standards concerning record keeping, general industry, maritime, and construction. The proposed revisions aim to clarify the existing Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) standard and return to the original understanding of the standard.

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RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule

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RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule

U.S. EPA’s final RCRA hazardous waste generator improvements rule will include more than 60 revisions and new requirements. A major focus of the revision is to foster improved compliance with regulations and to support efficient implementation by the states. Learn more about some of the major changes.

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OSHA's Final Rule on Reporting Workplace Illness & Injury

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OSHA's Final Rule on Reporting Workplace Illness & Injury

OSHA has finalized its new rule on reporting workplace illnesses and injuries. The rule states which organizations must electronically submit injury and illness information from Forms 300, 300A, and 301 to OSHA. The final rule also promotes an employee's right to report injuries and illnesses without fear of retaliation.

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How Does the New OSHA Silica Rule Impact Your Business?

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How Does the New OSHA Silica Rule Impact Your Business?

OSHA’s final Silica Rule aims to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America's workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Learn more about the compliance schedules and how this rule may impact your operations.

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TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule Changes

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TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule Changes

The Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requires chemical substance manufacturers, producers, and importers to report information on chemical substances manufactured, produced, or imported by any single site for introduction into commerce. Learn more about the several changes contained in the 2016 CDR rule compared to the 2012 version. 

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U.S. EPA Effluent Limitation Guidelines

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U.S. EPA Effluent Limitation Guidelines

The U.S. EPA’s new Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) for the Steam Electric Power Generating point source category focuses on fossil- and nuclear-powered steam generating plants whose primary purpose is to generate electricity for distribution and sale, and who discharge to surface water via an NPDES permit or to a POTW via a pre-treatment permit. 

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