Compliance Topics - Hazardous Waste
8/28/2017
CSB Issues Safety Alert for Texas Petrochemical Facilities
In the wake of devastating flooding and disruption of industrial operations caused by Hurricane Harvey, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has issued a Safety Alert for petrochemical facilities in Texas that will restart operations in the coming weeks and months.8/21/2017
NJ SRPL Board Approves Lion’s Complete EPA Regulations Workshop
The New Jersey Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board (SRPL Board) has approved Lion Technology’s Complete Environmental Regulations Workshop for 7 Regulatory Continuing Education Credits (CECs).8/21/2017
When and How to Mix Hazardous Waste With Used Oil
Knowing when and how to mix hazardous waste with used oil can save generators time and money in many ways. Some mixtures of waste and used oil are not hazardous waste, and these mixtures are not subject to RCRA accumulation time limits, inspection requirements, or manifesting.8/18/2017
Medical Waste Labeling Mistakes Lead to $28,000 Fine for SC Hospital
A hospital group that operates facilities across South Carolina has been ordered to pay $28,000 to resolve allegations it unknowingly violated US EPA and State DHEC environmental rules regarding identification and storage of hazardous waste.8/14/2017
Court Invalidates Parts of EPA's 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Rule
A D.C. Circuit Court last month invalidated parts of EPA’s 2015 update to the Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) pertaining to the reclamation of hazardous secondary materials. Find out what it means for hazardous waste generators8/3/2017
EPA Adds 7 Superfund Sites to National Priorities List
US EPA today announced the addition of seven sites to its National Priorities List (NPL)—the list of sites designated for cleanup under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also called “Superfund.”7/21/2017
New RCRA Contingency Plan Rules for Satellite Areas and Emergencies
One of the new, more stringent RCRA requirements that your state must adopt from EPA's "Generator Improvements Rule" is that containers managed under the “satellite” rules will have to be included in all preparedness, prevention, and emergency procedures at both small and large quantity generator locations. A heads-up now can help you plan ahead.
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