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Stay Tuned to Reg Changes in 2008 with Enviro.BLR.com
Enviro.BLR.com is the online solution that takes the time and frustration out of managing federal and state environmental compliance.
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Wal-Mart Pays $250,000 for Air Quality Violations
The California Air Resources Board has accepted a settlement of $250,000 from Wal-Mart Stores for selling portable gas cans in California that do not comply with state clean air regulations.
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States Sue over TRI Change
Led by New York, a group of states has also launched a lawsuit against EPA for its December 2006 final rule that amended reporting obligations under the federal TRI program.
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This Week's Poll
Will the recent TRI lawsuit against EPA be successful at tightening reporting requirements?
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Last Week's Poll
Last week we asked if you thought environmental issues will dominate in 2008.
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Materials Not Solid Wastes if Recycled
The simplest way to recycle a material is to reuse the material as is. The regulation at 40 CFR 261.2(e) allows a material to be used without being classified as a solid waste and potentially a hazardous waste.
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Ask the Experts: Universal Wastes
Is the wording "universal waste" required to be on the shipping papers when shipping universal waste? If so, where can the regulatory requirement be found?
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[The Ask the Experts question is available to everyone for 1 week.]
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Contractor Safety Audio Conference - January 10
OSHA will be focusing much of its efforts on multi-employer liability through enforcement actions and citations in 2008. Protect yourself and join us on January 10 for a 90-minute audio conference all about contractor safety management.
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Featured Article
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2008 Congressional Landscape
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With approval ratings dropping on both Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol Hill, Congress and the White House are in a standoff. In his last year, President Bush suffered the first veto override of his presidency as the Senate enacted a $23 billion water resource bill to authorize new water projects, including help for the Gulf Coast, still recovering from hurricane Katrina. Bush protested that it was filled with unnecessary projects.
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OSHA Challenge: Electrical Safety
Which of the following is true of OSHA's new electrical standards that took effect August 14, 2007?
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RegUpdate.BLR.com
This twice-weekly e-mail notification service from BLR's environmental compliance experts keeps you updated on all state and federal regulatory activity.
Easy EHS Plan--Hazard Communication
A simple, yet complete solution that delivers all the tools you need to develop a fully prepared, customizable, site-specific EHS plan for your organization.
Tips from the Enviro Manager's Corner
This special report contains selected tips from the Manager's Corner, a regular feature of BLR's popular Environmental Manager's Compliance Advisor newsletter.
Computer-Based Training: Emergency & Disaster
Many companies operate for years without serious emergencies. But man-made and natural disasters can strike any workplace without warning. This interactive computer-based training course is perfect for initial or refresher training on emergencies.
Environmental Compliance in [Your State]
The tried-and-true solution for federal and state environmental compliance.
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