The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 will come into force on the 1st April 2015. These regulations amend the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 . (more…)
Asbestos : rule updates and clarification The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has requested comments on possible amendments to rules governing asbestos abatements, as the Department is considering rule updates…
The European Commission (EC) intends to launch a study including a scoping exercise of options to achieve a phase-out or ban of microplastics in cosmetic products. This was indicated by…
On February 9, 2015 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an enforcement memorandum regarding the June 1, 2015 effective date of the hazard communication standard for chemical manufacturers,…
These are the Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2015, which come into force on 1st June 2015 and amend the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2001). (more…)
The SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) is now widely publicising the ACA (Accelerated Capital Allowance) Scheme : the scheme allows for tax relief on capital expenditure which can be…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities. The Aerospace NESHAP applies to the…
the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety reminded of the main safety rules in relation to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in his answer of 20 January 2015 to a…
The regulations are the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors (Amendment) Regulations 2015 and come into force on the 1st April 2015. (more…)
Amendments to the permitting fees for stationary sources of air pollution. In the New Jersey Register's February 17, 2015 issue, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection adopted amendments to…