On September 25, 2017 federal EPA issued a final rule extending the compliance deadlines for its formaldehyde emissions standards for composite wood products. EPA believes the extended compliance deadlines will…
In the September 21, 2017 Federal Register, EPA proposed amendments to correct and clarify the NESHAP’s requirements. The proposed rule is part of EPA’s residual risk and technology review. During…
In the September 28, 2017 Federal Register, EPA issued a direct final rule, which will be effective on December 27, 2017, unless EPA receives adverse comments by October 30, 2017.…
Public comments will be accepted through October 23, 2017. If EPA receives adverse or critical comments, the relevant portions of the direct final rule will be withdrawn. Otherwise, the rule…
In the September 26, 2017 Federal Register, EPA announced the creation of the Smart Sectors program in the Office of Policy. The program will “re-examine how EPA engages with industry…
On September 20, 2017, a notice was published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Federal Register extending the deadline for those who submitted confidential business information (CBI) claims…
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On September 20, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a letter of interpretation detailing the upcoming launch of its enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica construction standard,…
On July 27, 2017 the US EPA published a letter addressing various requests regarding off-specification (“Off-Spec”) used oil. The requests asked EPA to modify its description of off-spec used oil…
On 29th of August 2017 the Environment Agency has published the Guidance on Climate change agreements. The Guidance explains how climate change agreements (CCAs) work, who is eligible for a…