In a battle for truth in a small Montana mining town, newly revealed records show how the EPA sided with polluters - InvestigateWest — Read on http://www.invw.org/2023/02/23/in-a-battle-for-truth-in-a-small-montana-mining-town-newly-revealed-records-show-how-the-epa-sided-with-polluters/
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US Department of Labor begins rulemaking process to revise standards for occupational exposure to lead
US Department of Labor begins rulemaking process to revise standards for occupational exposure to lead WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise its standards for occupational exposure to lead. Recent medical research on workplace lead exposure … Continue reading US Department of Labor begins rulemaking process to revise standards for occupational exposure to lead
The Supreme Court EPA case could derail greenhouse gas regulation
The Supreme Court might throw a big wrench in the EPA’s attempt to fight climate change Fifteen years after it opened the door to greenhouse gas regulation, the court is poised to close it. — Read on http://www.grid.news/story/science/2022/06/27/the-supreme-court-might-throw-a-big-wrench-in-the-epas-attempt-to-fight-climate-change/
The Most Detailed Map of Cancer-Causing Industrial Air Pollution in the U.S. | ProPublica
The Most Detailed Map of Cancer-Causing Industrial Air Pollution in the U.S. | ProPublica — Read on projects.propublica.org/toxmap/
CSB Investigation Warns of Dust Explosion Risk at Recycling Facilities
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released its final report, safety recommendations and accompanying safety video into a fatal combustible dust explosion at the AL Solutions metal recycling facility in New Cumberland, West Virginia. As presented to the Board for a vote at a public meeting in Charleston, the report reiterates a recommendation that … Continue reading CSB Investigation Warns of Dust Explosion Risk at Recycling Facilities
EHS Managers – “Champions of Compliance” [Infographic]
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continue to crack down on non-compliance, EHS managers are faced with increasing challenges. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in major fines and have long-lasting effects on businesses. By staying up to date on regulatory changes and requirements, companies … Continue reading EHS Managers – “Champions of Compliance” [Infographic]
Testimony of CSB at Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing – Chevron Fire, West Texas Explosion & West Va. Water Crisis
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso at March 6, 2014, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing Entitled “Preventing Potential Chemical Threats and Improving Safety: Oversight of the President’s Executive Order on Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security” CLICK HERE to view the written statement Chairman Boxer, Senator Vitter, and distinguished Committee members – … Continue reading Testimony of CSB at Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing – Chevron Fire, West Texas Explosion & West Va. Water Crisis
Glow-In-The-Dark Chemicals Subject To New EPA Rule
A final rule (79 Fed. Reg. 6,470) that will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor new uses of photoluminescent chemicals takes effect April 7. The significant new use rule (SNUR) will be enforced under the Toxic Substances Control Act. It applies to chemical substances generically referred to as “complex strontium aluminate, rare earth doped.” The … Continue reading Glow-In-The-Dark Chemicals Subject To New EPA Rule
Illinois EPA NPDES Reports Now Filed Online & Deadline Of March 31, 2014 For Transition
By Jeryl L. Olson and Craig B. Simonsen The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) had first introduced the “eDMR” (electronic Discharge Monitoring Report) system in April 2004. The eDMR system was developed so that National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permittees with a computer and an Internet connection could complete, sign, submit, edit, and … Continue reading Illinois EPA NPDES Reports Now Filed Online & Deadline Of March 31, 2014 For Transition
CSB Chair Calls for Regulatory Coverage of Reactive Chemicals Following the West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire
Washington, DC, August 20, 2013 – In a new video safety message released today, CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso calls for regulatory coverage of reactive chemicals following the massive ammonium nitrate explosion that killed at least 14 people and devastated the town of West, Texas, on April 17, 2013. Reactive chemicals, like ammonium nitrate, can undergo … Continue reading CSB Chair Calls for Regulatory Coverage of Reactive Chemicals Following the West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire
EPA Final Rule on RCRA Exclusions from Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste for Solvent Contaminated Wipes
Conditional Exclusions from Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste for Solvent Contaminated Wipes 40 CFR Parts 260 and 261 [EPA-HQ-RCRA-2003-0004; FRL-9838-2] RIN 2050-AE51 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is publishing a final rule that modifies its hazardous waste management regulations for solvent contaminated wipes … Continue reading EPA Final Rule on RCRA Exclusions from Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste for Solvent Contaminated Wipes
CSB – West Fertilizer and Williams Olefins Explosions Testimony
CLICK HERE to view the written statement CLICK HERE to view the CSB’s preliminary findings BEGIN TESTIMONY Chairman Boxer, Senator Vitter, and distinguished Committee members – thank you for inviting me today. I am CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso. The two explosions we are discussing today – West Fertilizer and Williams Olefins – are tragedies of … Continue reading CSB – West Fertilizer and Williams Olefins Explosions Testimony
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