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EPA releases 2022 Toxics Release Inventory data
On March 21, 2024, the EPA announced the release of its 2022 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis showing that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program were 21% lower in 2022 compared with 2013.
D.C. Circuit vacates SIP calls based solely on SSM exemptions
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals recently vacated the EPA’s rule that required 32 states to revise their state implementation plans (SIPs) due to exemptions that allowed for excess emissions from facilities resulting from startups, shutdowns, or malfunctions (SSMs).
EPA issues another TSCA test order for PFAS
On March 25, 2024, the EPA announced it issued its fourth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order to 3M Company and Wacker Chemical Corporation to conduct and submit testing on the physical-chemical properties of 2-(N-Methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)ethanol (NMeFOSE).
Biden's ongoing EJ efforts
The EPA recently announced grants of almost $2.5 million to fund three projects in Kentucky that advance environmental justice (EJ) as part of President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda.
The Biden administration's final new auto emissions standards—Finding the sweet spot
On March 20, 2024, the EPA announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond.
California climate disclosure laws challenged in federal court
A coalition of business organizations recently filed suit in federal court against the California Air Resources Board (CARB), challenging the agency’s corporate climate disclosure laws.
 
 

EHS Hotline

Is gasoline subject to the new Hazardous Substances Facility Response Plan rule under the 40 CFR 118?

 
While the regulatory requirements for the Hazardous Substances Facility Response Plans rule under the new 40 CFR 118 do not specifically address gasoline or other oil mixtures, the preamble of the regulation states the following in Part III, Section 7-Exceptions and exemptions on page 76 of 159:
 
“Additionally, EPA excepts tanks already regulated under the underground storage tank (UST) program at 40 CFR part 280 at 40 CFR 118.8(a)(4). EPA is not regulating substances present as oil and that may be part of an oil mixture, such as gasoline, at covered facilities in this action since those are regulated under 40 CFR 112.20.” [emphasis added]
 
Therefore, it seems it is not EPA’s intention to regulate the various components of gasoline under 40 CFR 118 because gasoline is already regulated under 40 CFR 112.
 

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Florida-Medical Waste-Medical Waste Records, Reports, and Plans: Added information about biomedical waste facility operating plans
 

Plan Builder Updates

Hazardous Materials Site Security Plan-This Plan is applicable to employees, contractors, and any personnel involved in the storage, loading, unloading, or transportation of hazardous materials.
 

 

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