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7/26/2012
DOT to Adopt Old Special Permits into Hazardous Materials Regulations
In previous installments of LionBlog’s coverage of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) highway bill, we discussed rising civil penalties and Congress’ take on the DOT’s Enhanced Enforcement Authority. Today, we will take a look at instructions Congress had for the DOT’s hazmat Special Permits program...7/19/2012
Congress Weighs In on DOT’s Enhanced Enforcement Authority
In the MAP 21 highway bill passed earlier this month, Congress further defined the DOT’s Enhanced Enforcement Authority, including placing limits how and when that authority can be used. The Enhanced Enforcement Authority, or “Package-Open Rule,” was published as a final rule in the Federal Register on March 2, 2011, and authorizes...7/12/2012
EPA Completes Greenhouse Gas Phase-in
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency completed Step 3 of its phase-in approach to permitting greenhouse gas emissions. The Agency is NOT lowering the ‘tailored’ threshold for determining the applicability of the Title V permit program. And will continue to regulate...7/9/2012
New Highway Bill Raises Civil Penalties for Hazmat Violations
On Friday, President Obama signed into law the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21stCentury (MAP-21) highway bill. This bill made significant changes to the hazmat portions of the current highway law, including increasing civil penalties for hazmat violations...
7/3/2012
Updating Safety Data Sheets
7/1/2012
Last Chance to Update Your Shipping Papers
Beginning January 2013, any shipping papers printed with the old style hazmat description (PSN first) will be subject to rejection by the transporter, enhanced inspection by the authorities, and possible civil fines. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) establishes requirements for...6/19/2012
EPA Extends Reporting Period for 2012 CDR
On June 11, 2012 Mr. Jim Jones, EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention signed a rule to extend the Chemical Data Rule (CDR) reporting period by six weeks. The submission deadline for the report is moved to...5/1/2012
How Will OSHA’s Adoption of the GHS Affect HazCom Training Programs?
On March 26, 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) completed a years-long effort to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Chemical Classification and Labeling into the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard. In addition to many changes to hazard criteria, this rule significantly revises labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The new regulations also...4/10/2012
New Construction General Permit for Stormwater Discharges
On February 16, 2012, U.S. EPA issued a new Construction General Permit for Stormwater Discharges, replacing the 2008 Construction General Permit that expired on February 15, 2012. Clean Water Act permits typically must be renewed every...
3/20/2012
OSHA Finalizes GHS Rule, Training Deadline 12/01/13
OSHA’s rule to align its current Hazard Communication Standard with the global harmonization system (GHS) has been finalized, and will appear in the Federal Register in the near future. In a press conference this afternoon, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and OSHA Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels described...Find a Post
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