by Beth | Dec 4, 2023 | Regulation Updates
Hazardous Waste is dangerous and must be managed as such, but generators can manage three types of waste under the “Universal Waste” regulations – Batteries, Mercury-Containing Equipment, and Lamps. These wastes can be accumulated in larger quantities and for a...
by Beth | Nov 27, 2023 | Regulation Updates
On October 12, 2023, EPA introduced a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to phase out trichloroethylene. Trichloroethylene is primarily used as a degreasing solvent for metal equipment, to make refrigerants, and to produce other...
by Beth | Sep 6, 2023 | Regulation Updates
A recent forum conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) focused on the safety and testing of Lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are used in a wide range of applications including mobile phones, laptops, cameras, power tools, scooters, and...
by Beth | Jul 24, 2023 | Regulation Updates
On January 6, 2023, EPA published a proposed rule for particulate matter National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) that would retain the primary 24-hr PM2.5 standard (35 µg/m3) and reduce the annual standard from 12 µg/m3 to 9 µg/m3. The agency is also taking...
by Beth | Jan 19, 2023 | Regulation Updates
Effective March 20, 2023, the portion of waters of the United States (WOTUS) subject to federal regulatory control under the Clean Water Act (CWA) will be increasing. This is the latest iteration of the rule, which the Environmental Protection Agency and Corps of...
