A prototype geographic information system (GIS) tool, named VALUES (VAluing Land Use change and Ecosystem Services), has been created from a partnership between Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc and Scottish Environment Protection Agency…
These are the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (Modification of Part 1) Regulations 2015 which come into force on 14th September 2015 ("the Regulations"). (more…)
HSE has published a statistical study which analysed the accuracy and extent of the information reported to HSE by employers via RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations).…
In a memo dated 18 June 2015, the European Commission (EC) published its June package of decisions concerning legal actions against Member States failing to comply properly with their obligations…
The Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 come into force on 1 July 2015 and some of the regulations apply to England only. The Regulations make minor amendments to legislation…
In an interpretation letter dated July 6, 2015 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rescinded its prior interpretation letter classifying the use of kinesiology tape as medical treatment that…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing the finding that GHG emissions from aircraft contribute to pollution that causes climate change and endangers public health and welfare. This action is…
The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 2015 came into force on the 1st June 2015. This guidance is the updated version to take account of these new regulations.…
Regulation (EU) 2015/864 of 4 June 2015 replaces Annexes I to VIII of Regulation (EC) No 340/2008 on the fees and charges payable to the European chemicals agency (ECHA) pursuant…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a “Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers” on June 1, 2015. The guide contains best practices for providing restroom access for…