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US EPA Withdraws Direct Final Rule on Voluntary Consensus Standards for Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products

On December 8, 2017 US EPA withdrew its direct final rule on voluntary consensus standards update for formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products. The direct final rule was issued…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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TSCA reform, key changes and effects

EPA to Revise the Current Size Standards for Small Manufacturers and Processors that Determine TSCA Reporting Requirements

On November 30, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that it will revise the size standards for small manufacturers and processors that…

  • Environment
  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Occupational hazards
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Occupational_Safety

OSHA Releases Enforcement Guidance for the Rope Descent System Anchorage Requirements of the GI Walking-Working Surfaces Rule

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a November 20, 2017 memorandum sent to regional administrators regarding enforcement of the Rope Descent System (RDS) anchorage requirements of the…

  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
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Water Act

EPA and Army Propose Applicability Date for 2015 Waters of the United States Rule to Provide Regulatory Certainty While Rule is Assessed

On November 22, 2017, a proposed rule was published in the Federal Register in which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army proposed to add an…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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OSHA Extends Deadline for Electronic Submission of 2016 Injury and Illness Data to Dec. 15, 2017

On November 24, 2017, a final rule was published in the Federal Register in which the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) extended the deadline for the first required…

  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
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Brexit

Brexit’s impact on the UK’s environmental, health and safety regulations

On 23rd June 2016, the United Kingdom became the first member state to vote to leave the European Union and trigger the Article 50 withdrawal process. Over an estimated timeframe…

  • Environment
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EPA Withdraws Direct Final Rule Regarding 2017 TRI NAICS Code Revision, Continues with Proposed Rule

In the November 14, 2017 Federal Register, EPA withdrew its direct final rule amending the list of NAICS codes subject to reporting under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). EPA will…

  • Environment
  • Waste Management
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Air Pollution

EPA Publishes Air Quality Designations for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS

In the November 16, 2017 Federal Register the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule establishing initial air quality designations for most areas of the United States, including most…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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waters of the united states

EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Propose Delaying WOTUS’ Effective Date

On November 16, 2017, EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers announced that they are proposing to amend the effective date of the 2015 “waters of the United States”…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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EPA Releases Report Mandated by Executive Order Regarding the Development of Domestic Energy Resources

A notice was published in the November 3, 2017 Federal Register regarding the availability of the EPA’s October 25, 2017 report entitled “Final Report on Review of Agency Actions That…