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EPA Proposes Revisions to its NESHAP for the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry

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…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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EPA Issues Direct Final Rule Regulating Small Cans of Motor Vehicle Refrigerant

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.…

  • Occupational hazards
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EPA Issues SNURs for 37 Chemical Substances

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 If EPA receives adverse or critical comments, the relevant portions of the direct final rule will be withdrawn.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…

  • Chemical Products
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EPA Launches Smart Sectors Program

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…

  • Environment
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EPA Extends Deadline for Submission of Substantiation of CBI Claims under TSCA to October 19

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…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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Red-on-line at NAEM EHS & Sustainability Management Forum

Are you an EHS professional striving for greater operational efficiency and sustainability in your organization? Here is your chance to meet Red-on-line at the largest annual gathering of EHS professionals…

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OSHA Memorandum Details Expectations Following Launch of the Respirable Silica Standard for Construction’s Enforcement on Sept. 23

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,…

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Risk and Health
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US EPA Publishes Interpretive Letter Clarifying Definition of Off-Specification Used Oil

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…

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Climate change agreements

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…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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Illinois: Illinois Pollution Control Board Proposes New Regulations Permitting Time Limited Water Quality Standards

On September 8, 2017 the Illinois Pollution Control Board proposed new regulations in accordance with the effective February 24, 2017 amendment of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, PA 99-937. This…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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