EPA regulations

How safe is your dust collection?

6 questions to evaluate safety, risk of deflagration & compliance

August 1, 2019

Operations that produce dust as a byproduct of their processes rely on an industrial dust collection system to provide clean air to the workplace. However, the dust collection system itself could be a source of danger if it isn’t properly equipped and maintained.

EPA moves ahead on repeal of Clean Power Plan

January 17, 2018

The EPA’s proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan (CPP) will get three public hearings in the months ahead, as the agency continues its effort to dismantle President Obama’s initiative to reduce emissions from power plants in order to combat climate change.

Trump sued over Clean Air Act

June 7, 2017

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and other environmental organizations are suing the Trump administration for violating the Clean Air Act by suspending protections against methane leaks and other air pollution emitted by oil and gas industry operations.

New Compliance Library From J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. helps professionals navigate today’s most complex regulations

March 21, 2017

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of safety and compliance solutions, has launched the new J. J. Keller® Compliance Library to help professionals keep their companies safe and compliant.

EPA changes hazmat import export regs

November 10, 2016

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to improve the nation’s hazardous waste regulations to protect public health and the environment. The updated Hazardous Waste Import and Export Regulations streamline the hazardous waste export and import process, implement mandatory electronic reporting for international shipments and electronically linking export information.

Environment

Automakers outperforming greenhouse gas emissions standards

Average fuel economy reaches record 24.8 miles per gallon

November 4, 2016

Passenger vehicles achieved record-high fuel economy while outperforming greenhouse gas emission standards in model year 2015, according to two reports released this week by the EPA. The GHG Manufacturer Performance Report for 2015 Model Year finds automakers went beyond the model year (MY) 2015 standards by an average 7 grams of CO2 per mile, equivalent to 0.9 miles per gallon (mpg), even as the fleet-wide standard became more stringent by 13 grams of CO2 per mile.

Lion Technology helps industry prepare for EPA’s new hazardous waste rules

November 4, 2016

To help EHS professionals keep up with major changes to the US EPA’s hazardous waste regulations, Lion Technology this week launched the live, interactive Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule Webinar.

Ag worker pesticide rule closer to being finalized

August 8, 2016

A tougher agricultural worker protection rule is inching closer to becoming a reality, now that the EPA has sent it to the Department of Agriculture for review.

EPA issues final formaldehyde rule

August 4, 2016

The EPA last week issued a final rule to limit exposure to formaldehyde, a carcinogen that is used as an adhesive in a wide range of wood products, such as some furniture, flooring, cabinets, bookcases and building materials including plywood and wood panels.

Poll shows bi-partisan support for new rules to prevent chemical disasters

October 30, 2015

As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers new chemical plant safety rules, a new national survey of likely 2016 voters shows strong support among Democrats, Republicans and Independents for policies that would eliminate catastrophic hazards.