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EPA Provides for Rescission of Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permitting for Greenhouse Gas Sources [Final Rule]

On May 7, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that amends the federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program regulations.  The rulemaking will enable affected…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • #greenhouse gas (GHG)
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OSHA continues to coordinate with Health Canada on hazard communication for hazardous workplace chemicals [US]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Health Canada announced that they will continue to work together to align United States and Canadian regulations for the labelling and classification…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #OSHA
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[UK] CRC audit guidance updated

What are the changes added to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme audit process ? Guidance assisting participants to comply with the requirements of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme audit process…

  • Energy
  • Environment
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[US] Final Rule: Rulemaking Clarifies Definition of “Waters of the U.S.” Under Clean Water Act

On May 27, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized a rule that clarifies the Clean Water Act’s definition of “Waters of…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Clean Water Act (CWA)
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Up to £10m Funding available for energy projects [UK]

Businesses are invited to apply for up to £10m of funding to address challenges in the energy sector. The Energy Catalyst is offering funding for projects which aim to reduce…

  • Energy
  • Energy Production
  • #Emissions
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Health & Safety : New short guide on Construction Regs [UK]

More insights on the Construction Regulations 2015 for workers health and safety The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force on 6 April 2015. 'A short guide for…

  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
  • #Health & Safety
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Interactive Manual for Customs on hazardous chemicals and wastes under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions [INTL]

In April 2015 was announced, on the website dedicated to the synergies among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, the publication of an interactive Manual for Customs on hazardous chemicals and…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
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New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection proposes new rules for underground storage tanks [US]

New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) released proposed changes to its underground storage tank regulations contained in N.J.A.C. 7:14B. These changes implement changes recommended by the US Environmental Protection…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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Tennessee adopts updated federal OSHA standards [US]

The Tennessee Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued a proposed rule adopting the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for general industry, construction, and agriculture in effect as…

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
  • #Health & Safety
  • #OSHA
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Health & Safety : Amending regulations on tachographs [IE]

The European Union (Road Transport) (Working Conditions and Road Safety)(Amendment) Regulations 2015 amend the European Communities (Road Transport)(Working Conditions and Road Safety) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 62 of 2008). The…

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
  • #Health & Safety
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