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State Environmental Compliance Just Got a
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Here is the online environmental compliance solution that takes the time and frustration out of managing federal and state EPA compliance. With instant access, 24/7, your expensive calls to lawyers and consultants, and the risk of costly mistakes from "not knowing," are a thing of the past.
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All Bush-Era EPA Rules on the Table
Brace yourself for an unprecedented reversal of EPA rules and policies that will involve increased scrutiny and regulation of your operations. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson has indicated that all Bush-era final regulations are ripe for review.
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Performance Track Stopped in Its Tracks
In a March 16, 2009, memo, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson stopped the Performance Track program effective immediately. Performance Track was developed in 2000 and, although the Agency deems it successful, Jackson wants the program reviewed to meet today's challenges.
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This Week's Poll
Should the United States invest in a smart grid to reduce energy dependence and global warming?
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Last Week's Poll
Last week we asked if you thought President Obama was aggressive enough in restoring science in government activities. The readers were split.
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Managing Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas
Some of the most requested information from the experts at Enviro.BLR.com is on the accumulation and storage of hazardous waste. A recent BLR audio conference on hazardous waste management cleared up for generators some of the more confusing parts of accumulating hazardous waste on your property.
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Tomato Producer Faces Record-High Penalty for Serious Pesticide Violations
A corporate tomato-grower faces an unprecedented penalty in New Jersey of more than $931,000 for misusing pesticides and jeopardizing the health and safety of workers in its farm fields and packing houses.
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All the Environmental Training Meeting You’ll Ever Need
New Content delivers EPA, RCRA, and HAZWOPER required training easily and effectively with the ready-to-use library of Microsoft PowerPoint® training meetings. The prewritten meetings developed by BLR's environmental training experts take the time and hard work out of delivering required hazardous waste training.
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Tool of the Week
Inspection Checklist for Hazardous Waste Container Storage Areas
[Trial or subscription to Enviro.BLR.com required]
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Larger Role for U.S. on Climate Change
The European Union (EU), which has assumed global leadership in implementing enforceable mechanisms to control emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs), has expressed particular optimism about the United Nations' next major meeting on climate change, which will occur in Copenhagen in December 2009.
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TRI Reporting Rollback
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements recently changed. Facililties are now instructed to use "reasonable estimates" of releases if no other data is available. This thread discusses what this means for you.
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OSHA Challenge: Noise Pollution
An employee with a history of high-level exposure to off-the-job noise is exposed at work to noise below an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA. Which of the following regulatory requirements apply when he is voluntarily provided an audiogram and found to have a standard threshold shift?
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Featured Environmental Resources
Enviro.BLR.com
Here is the online environmental compliance solution that takes the time and frustration out of managing federal and state EPA compliance. With instant access, 24/7, your expensive calls to lawyers and consultants, and the risk of costly mistakes from "not knowing," are a thing of the past. State Environmental Compliance Just Got a Lot Easier. Learn More
Environmental Compliance in [Your State]
Environmental Compliance in [Your State] gives you expert analysis of your state environmental regulations, along with instant comparisons between federal and state environmental protection agency regulations. Every key 40 CFR topic is at your fingertips. Learn More
RegUpdate.BLR.com
Now Regulatory Updates Find You! This twice-weekly e-mail notification service from BLR's environmental compliance experts keeps you updated on all state and federal regulatory activity. There isn't an easier way to stay up to date on environmental regulations. Learn More
Environmental Training Library
New Content delivers EPA, RCRA, and HAZWOPER required training easily and effectively with the ready-to-use library of Microsoft PowerPoint® training meetings. The prewritten meetings developed by BLR's environmental training experts take the time and hard work out of delivering required hazardous waste training. Learn More
Hazardous Waste Container Management
This guide explains the federal hazardous waste container management rules applicable to both TSDFs storing hazwaste in containers and generators accumulating hazwaste on-site in containers. In addition to explaining the federal standards, the guide addresses the standards of all 50 states. Learn More
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