The Health and Safety Executive (‘HSE’) launched the following public consultation on 12 June: proposals on the alignment of health and safety regulations with the EU direct acting Classification, Labelling…
Heading: The EPA has published a final rule that tightens the definition of entities that export certain used computer and TV parts for recycling. According to EPA, the amendments will…
The Notice of the making of The European Union (Sulphur Content of Heavy Fuel Oil and Gas Oil) Regulations 2014 was published in the Iris Oifigiuil of 20 June 2014.
EPA is proposing to amend the standard for conducting “all appropriate inquiries” under CERCLA. The proposed amendment will remove reference to ASTM International’s E1527-05 standard practice and replace with the…
In June 2014 WorkSafeNB released its Guide to Workplace Health & Safety Programs, intended to help employers prepare and maintain a written health and safety program. The guide discusses the…
The Notice of the making of the Waste Management (Packaging) Regulations 2014 was published in the Iris Oifigiuil of 20 June 2014.
On June 27, 2014 the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) revealed new online resources for its Buy Quiet program. The Buy Quiet program encourages companies to purchase…
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has upheld EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but set limits on that power. In its ruling in Utility Air…
Regulation (EU) No 632/2014 of 13 May 2014 approves for use in plant protection products the active substance flubendiamide. Furthermore, Regulation (EU) No 678/2014 extends the approval periods of the…
In a press release dated 16 June 2014, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that four new substances of very high concern (SVHCs) were added to the Candidate List. This…