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Recent News

The Biden administration's environmental justice progress
President Joseph Biden Jr.’s campaign platform carried a commitment to confront long-standing environmental/climate injustices and inequities. Now that we’re well into Biden’s first term in office, what has this administration delivered on in its progress toward that commitment?
EPA proposes two new regulations to address PFAS contamination
On February 1, 2024, the EPA announced two new proposed regulations to protect communities and the environment from the health risks posed by certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
2024 predicted to see continued rise in PFAS litigation
Last year, lawsuits against major chemical manufacturers resulted in settlements totaling more than $11 billion. This year, as the EPA brings even more regulations into play and awareness of the extent of the harm from PFAS contamination continues to grow, analysts predict substantially more lawsuits will be filed.
Compliance Tip: Hazardous waste generators–Emergency preparedness
What are the emergency preparedness and prevention procedure requirements for hazardous waste generators?
Expert Tip: Waste reduction in the office
Even in a digitized world, offices still generate a considerable amount of waste. In fact, the average office worker can use thousands of sheets of copy paper per year, and nearly half of the paper printed ends up in the trash by the end of the day.
Groups call for stronger coal ash rules
A draft risk assessment published by the EPA reveals the potential for elevated cancer risk from radiation from the use of coal ash as fill material in building sites.
 
 

Chart Builder Updates

Arizona-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Report Submission: The method of submitting Tier II Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reports has been updated.

Connecticut-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Report Submission: The method of submitting Tier II Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reports has been updated.

Maine-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Fees: Updated the annual registration fee and methods for fee payment.

New Mexico-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Report Submission: The email to which Tier II reports must be submitted has been updated.

Missouri-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Chemicals: Citations have been updated to reflect agency citation transfer.

Missouri-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Report Content: Citations have been updated to reflect agency citation transfer.

Missouri-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Applicability: Citations have been updated to reflect agency citation transfer.

Nevada-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Applicability: Updated permit requirements.

Oregon-Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)-EPCRA 312: Tier II Reporting-Chemicals: Oregon updated the definition of a hazardous substance.

National-Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans: The federal universal waste rules for aerosol cans have been revised.

California-Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans: The state has revised its aerosol can rules.

Mississippi-Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans: The state has revised its aerosol can rules.

New Hampshire-Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans: The state has revised its aerosol can rules.

New Mexico-Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans: The state has revised its aerosol can rules.

North Dakota-Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans: The state has revised its aerosol can rules.

South Dakota-Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans: The state has revised its aerosol can rules.

Virginia-Universal Waste-Aerosol Cans: The state has revised its aerosol can rules.
 

Resources

Guidance Documents

Universal Waste: Aerosol Can Management for Businesses (HW-37)
 
Universal Waste: Information for Small Handlers (HW-40)
 
 

White Papers

Waste reduction in the office
Even in a digitized world, offices still generate a considerable amount of waste. In fact, the average office worker can use thousands of sheets of copy paper per year, and?nearly half of the paper printed ends up in the trash?by the end of the day.?And it’s not just paper that ends up in the trash—the average office worker throws out hundreds of single-use coffee cups each year. Unfortunately, these materials and more, such as food waste, end up in landfills. But there is good news: There are steps you can take as facility manager to reduce the amount of waste in your office.
 

Employee Newsletters

February 2024 Environmental Compliance News
 
 

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