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
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
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…
- Events
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
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…
- Unclassified
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
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
Kansas: Department of Health and Environment Announces Public Hearing Date for Proposed Changes to Annual Emissions Fees and Application Fees for Air Permits
On September 7, 2017 the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a hearing date of November 15, 2017 for the proposed revocation of K.A.R. 28-19-202 and the adoption…
- Air, Soil, Water
- Environment
Indiana: Indiana Department of Environmental Management Proposes Amendments to New Source Review and Title V Permit Programs
On September 6, 2017 the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) proposed changes to the legal notice provisions for permits issued under the New Source Review (NSR) and Title V…
- Air, Soil, Water
- Environment
EPA Final Rule Updates Effluent Analysis Methods and Testing Procedures
In the August 28, 2017 issue of the Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that modifies the testing procedures and analysis methods approved for analysis…
- Air, Soil, Water
- Environment